For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 989 students in Winnemucca, NV.
The top-ranked public high school in Winnemucca, NV is Albert M. Lowry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnemucca, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Winnemucca have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Winnemucca, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Albert M. Lowry High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Winnemucca, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert M. Lowry High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Leighton Hall
Alternative School
310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 5-12
Winnemucca, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter Seminary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Humboldt Adult Ed Correctional (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
310 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Leighton Hall High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1070
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 941-0269
Gr: 1-7
Prekindergarten Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Gr: PK
Silver State Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
336 Bottlecreek Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 883-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winnemucca, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winnemucca, NV include Albert M. Lowry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winnemucca?
2 public high schools are located in Winnemucca.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnemucca?
Winnemucca public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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