Middle Schools in Humboldt

The Humboldt school district in Nevada is home to 3 middle schools serving grades 6-8: French Ford Middle School, Winnemucca Junior High School, and McDermitt Junior High School. These schools vary in their student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation, providing a diverse educational landscape for families in the region.

Among the standout schools, Winnemucca Junior High School emerges as a strong performer, ranking 77th out of 153 Nevada middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Humboldt and Nevada averages in several test score categories, including 8th grade reading and science. Additionally, Winnemucca Junior High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.8, suggesting a focus on personalized attention and support for students.

In contrast, McDermitt Junior High School stands out for its unique student demographic, with 95.24% of students identifying as Native American. This high-need school also spends significantly more per student ($30,234) compared to the other schools in the area, indicating a targeted effort to address the specific challenges faced by its student population. However, the lack of available test score data for this school makes it difficult to assess its academic performance.