Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 3.0Spring Creek’s public schools score below 58% of Nevada districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Spring Creek, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Spring Creek, 38% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Nevada average (44%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nevada, not nationally.
From Nevada state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Spring Creek’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 37 Nevada towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spring Creek’s, its schools beat 30%, lower than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 44% and 28% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,883 per student, against $14,868 across Nevada (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Spring Creek Middle School, then Spring Creek High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Spring Creek Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Spring Creek’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Nevada school districts, #18 of 42 Nevada towns. Graduation is above the Nevada average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Spring Creek, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Spring Creek · depends on your address
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 579 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sage Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 413 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 400 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 708 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 708 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 708 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 880 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 880 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 880 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Spring Creek
Spring Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 880 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek’s public schools are run by Elko County School District, which also serves Carlin, Elko, Wells and West Wendover. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Spring Creek vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nevada towns that share Spring Creek’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek | C+ | Elko County |
Every school in Spring Creek
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nevada’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Spring Creek’s schools
Are Spring Creek’s schools good?
On Nevada’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Spring Creek children attend score below 58% of Nevada’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #18 of 42 Nevada towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spring Creek in?
Elko County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,539 students in 34 schools (2024–25).
Where do Spring Creek kids go to high school?
Spring Creek High School, with 880 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Spring Creek’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Elko County School District graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada.
How much does Spring Creek spend per student?
$14,883 in Elko County School District (FY2024), against $14,868 across Nevada. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Spring Creek?
Yes: Spring Creek Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 92 students).
Parents talk
What Spring Creek families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Spring Creek → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nevada. Stars are from neighbors.