Public schools in Pahrump, NV
9 open public schools with an address in Pahrump, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,616
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Nevada median 17.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Pahrump public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Pahrump, NV: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,616 students, an average of 513 per school. The largest campus is Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students), and the largest elementary school is Floyd Elementary School (578).
Every listed school belongs to Nye. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pahrump
Elementary schools in Pahrump
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Elementary School Nye | PK–05 | 578 | 18.1:1 | |
| Hafen Elementary School Nye | PK–05 | 413 | 16.5:1 | |
| J G Johnson Elementary School Nye | PK–05 | 502 | 20.1:1 | |
| Manse Elementary School Nye | PK–05 | 535 | 20.6:1 | |
| Pathways Elementary School Nye · Virtual · Alternative School | 03–05 | 0 | — |
Middle schools in Pahrump
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Middle School Nye · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–08 | 102 | 40.8:1 | |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School Nye | 06–08 | 1,030 | 24:1 |
High schools in Pahrump
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School Nye | 09–12 | 1,333 | 23.8:1 | |
| Pathways High School Nye · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 123 | 49.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.6%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Pahrump schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,616 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pahrump
How many public schools are in Pahrump, NV?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Pahrump: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,616 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pahrump?
All listed public schools with an address in Pahrump belong to Nye. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pahrump?
Pahrump Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pahrump, with 1,333 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pahrump?
No school with an address in Pahrump is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nevada.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pahrump schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pahrump public schools is 22.2:1, higher than the Nevada school median of 17.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pahrump guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nevada cities