For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 22 students in Gardnerville, NV.
The top ranked public high school in Gardnerville, NV is Jacobsen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardnerville, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Gardnerville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public high schools.
Gardnerville, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacobsen High School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gardnerville, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Gardnerville, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gardnerville, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Gardnerville, NV include Jacobsen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gardnerville?
1 public high schools are located in Gardnerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardnerville?
Gardnerville public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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