For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 780 students in Mesquite, NV.
The top ranked public high school in Mesquite, NV is Virgin Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Mesquite, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virgin Valley High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Mesquite, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgin Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Valley View Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mesquite, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Mesquite, NV include Virgin Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mesquite?
1 public high schools are located in Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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