For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 129 students in Storey County, NV.
The top ranked public high school in Storey County, NV is Virginia City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Storey County, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Storey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nevada public high schools.
Storey County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virginia City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Storey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Storey County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Storey County, NV include Virginia City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Storey County?
1 public high schools are located in Storey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Storey County?
Storey County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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