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Clark County Schools & Education

Clark County, Nevada

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

19/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

83.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,250

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

19/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#14

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County faces educational challenges with a school score of 19/100 and a graduation rate of 83.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,250 per pupil, Clark County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 57% below the Nevada average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clark County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

447 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

19/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #14 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

83.0%

1.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,250

$1,903 below the state average

School coverage

447

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Clark County has 447 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Clark County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 378 of 447 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#14

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 24 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

314,346 students

Elementary 240Middle 60High 74Other 4

378 listed schools in this county slice.

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

54,799 students

Elementary 39Middle 6High 14Other 10

69 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 378 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clark County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clark County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Clark County, Nevada

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Nevada's Largest Educational Hub

Clark County manages a massive network of 447 public schools serving over 369,000 students. The infrastructure is vast, including 279 elementary schools and 88 high schools spread across the Las Vegas valley. This scale makes it one of the largest and most complex school systems in the nation.

A Powerhouse District with Extensive Charters

The Clark County School District dominates the region with 314,346 students enrolled across 378 schools. Charter schools play a major role here, with 80 institutions serving nearly 60,000 students, representing 17.9% of all schools. This dual-system approach offers families an incredible variety of specialized and local educational paths.

From Urban Megaschools to Rural Outposts

The county features a diverse locale mix with 241 city schools and 165 suburban campuses. Schools here are large, with an average size of 833 students and institutions like Coronado High serving over 3,300. Despite the urban density, the county also maintains 31 rural schools to serve outlying communities.

School Overview

Total Schools

447

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

369,145

447 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

80

18% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary279
Middle66
High88
Other14

2 School Districts in Clark County

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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378 schools
314,346 students
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STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

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79 schools
59,670 students
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447 Public Schools in Clark County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 118 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 447 matching schools

Adult Education Programs

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89104 / City: Large

Profile12Alternative4,559 students

Coronado HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Henderson, 89052 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,365 students

Arbor View HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89131 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,251 students

Shadow Ridge HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89131 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,243 students

Liberty HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Henderson, 89052 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,240 students

Palo Verde HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89144 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,186 students

Desert Pines HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89110 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,151 students

NV Learning Academy J-SHS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89121 / City: Midsize

Profile6–12High3,137 students

Desert Oasis HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89141 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High3,131 students

Clark Ed W HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89102 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,094 students

Rancho HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89101 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,064 students

Sierra Vista HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89113 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,998 students

Western HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89107 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,949 students

Centennial HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89149 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,865 students

Mojave HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

N Las Vegas, 89031 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,758 students

Legacy HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

N Las Vegas, 89084 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,750 students

Las Vegas HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89142 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,737 students

Canyon Springs HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

N Las Vegas, 89032 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,719 students

Valley HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89169 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,714 students

Spring Valley HS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Las Vegas, 89147 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,668 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

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Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,250

State avg $8,153

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nevada counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pershing County (95.0%), Lincoln County (92.0%), and Humboldt County (91.0%) currently lead Nevada among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Nevada?
Across Nevada counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,153. The highest current county values are Eureka County ($14,901), Esmeralda County ($13,673), and Pershing County ($11,014). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Clark County?
Clark County has a school score of 19/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Clark County?
The high school graduation rate in Clark County is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Clark County spend per student?
Clark County spends $6,250 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Clark County, Nevada — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Clark County, Nevada?

Clark County manages a massive network of 447 public schools serving over 369,000 students. The infrastructure is vast, including 279 elementary schools and 88 high schools spread across the Las Vegas valley. This scale makes it one of the largest and most complex school systems in the nation.

What are the major school districts in Clark County, Nevada?

The Clark County School District dominates the region with 314,346 students enrolled across 378 schools. Charter schools play a major role here, with 80 institutions serving nearly 60,000 students, representing 17.9% of all schools. This dual-system approach offers families an incredible variety of specialized and local educational paths.

What is the school experience like in Clark County?

The county features a diverse locale mix with 241 city schools and 165 suburban campuses. Schools here are large, with an average size of 833 students and institutions like Coronado High serving over 3,300. Despite the urban density, the county also maintains 31 rural schools to serve outlying communities.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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