For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 305 students in Lincoln County, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NV are C O Bastian High School, Pahranagat Valley High School and Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Lincoln County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Pahranagat Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 East Edwards Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NV include C O Bastian High School, Pahranagat Valley High School and Lincoln County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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