For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 388 students in Carlin, NV.
The top-ranked public schools in Carlin, NV are Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy, Carlin High School and Carlin Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlin, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Carlin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carlin, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 University Ave
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 397-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Carlin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Carlin Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: 7-8 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Carlin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Carlin, NV 89822
(775) 754-6317
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carlin, NV?
The top-ranked public schools in Carlin, NV include Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy, Carlin High School and Carlin Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Carlin?
4 public schools are located in Carlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlin?
Carlin public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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