For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,322 students in Nye County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nye County, NV are Gabbs Middle School, Beatty Middle School and Amargosa Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nye County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Nye County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nye County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gabbs Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 East Ave
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Gabbs, NV 89409
(775) 285-2692
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Beatty Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N 4th St
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Beatty, NV 89003
(775) 553-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Tonopah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Idaho Cir
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-3698
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Round Mountain Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 Hadley Cir
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Round Mountain, NV 89045
(775) 377-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #66.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N Blagg Rd
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 727-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #77.
Pathways Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-6822
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Nye County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pahrump Early Childhood Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
900 E. Jackrabbit A
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 751-4014
Grades: PK
| 37 students
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nye County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nye County, NV include Gabbs Middle School, Beatty Middle School and Amargosa Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nye County?
7 public middle schools are located in Nye County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nye County?
Nye County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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