For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Nye County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
881 Smoky Valley Rd
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-9713
Gr: PK-2
Tonopah Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Conservation Road
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 751-6822
Us Route 6/state Route 37
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 537-5019
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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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