For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 938 students in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson, NV.
The top ranked public school in Foothills is Brown B Mahlon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson, NV public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson, NV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson, NV include Brown B Mahlon Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson?
the neighborhood of Foothills, Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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