Wells High School
#23 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#7576 of 16,910 nationally
About Wells High School
Wells High School is a public high located in Wells, in the Elko school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 100 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 23rd of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 100.
There are 4 schools in Wells; Wells High School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)6.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wells High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wells High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
Beatty High School
Beatty · Public high · Grades 9–12
104 students
Carlin High School
Carlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
106 students
Tonopah High School
Tonopah · Public high · Grades 9–12
93 students
Pahranagat Valley High School
Alamo · Public high · Grades 9–12
90 students
Owyhee High School
Owyhee · Public high · Grades 9–12
87 students
Indian Springs HS
Indian Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
122 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wells High School a good school?
Wells High School has a Success Index (US) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #23 of 98 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wells High School rank in Nevada?
Wells High School ranks #23 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #7576 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wells High School?
Wells High School had 100 students in 2025.
Is Wells High School a elementary school or a high school?
Wells High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wells High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Wells High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.