For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 377 students in Nome, AK.
The top ranked public high schools in Nome, AK are Extensions Correspondence, Diomede School and Martin L. Olson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome, AK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in Nome have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public high schools.
Nome, AK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nome-beltz Middle/high, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Nome, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Extensions Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Diomede School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Grades: 6-12
| 291 students
Nome, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nome, AK?
The top ranked public high schools in Nome, AK include Extensions Correspondence, Diomede School and Martin L. Olson School.
How many public high schools are located in Nome?
4 public high schools are located in Nome.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome?
Nome public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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