For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 78 students in Esmeralda County, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Esmeralda County, NV are Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Esmeralda County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Esmeralda County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Esmeralda County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Galena St.
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Silverpeak, NV 89047
(775) 937-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Goldfield Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5th & Ramsey
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 485-3215
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264 Mm 11
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Dyer, NV 89010
(775) 572-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Esmeralda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Esmeralda County, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Esmeralda County, NV include Silver Peak Elementary School, Goldfield Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Esmeralda County?
3 public middle schools are located in Esmeralda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Esmeralda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Esmeralda County include: Goldfield Elementary School vs. Silver Peak Elementary School, Silver Peak Elementary School vs. Goldfield Elementary School
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