For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,144 students in 89122, NV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 89122, NV are Cowan Academic Center J-shs and Cortney Francis H Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89122 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89122, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89122, NV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowan Academic Center J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 E Russell Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6380
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Cortney Francis H Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 E Hacienda Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-2400
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 89122, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 89122, NV include Cowan Academic Center J-shs and Cortney Francis H Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 89122?
2 public middle schools are located in 89122.
What is the racial composition of students in 89122?
89122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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