For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,321 students in Fernley, NV.
The top-ranked public high school in Fernley, NV is Fernley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fernley, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Fernley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Fernley, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fernley High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Fernley, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernley High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 95a South
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fernley, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fernley, NV include Fernley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fernley?
1 public high schools are located in Fernley.
What is the racial composition of students in Fernley?
Fernley public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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