Photo: Rmvisuals · CC BY-SA 4.0Spring Valley’s public schools score below 74% of Nevada districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Spring Valley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 96% 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 Valley’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 55 Nevada towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spring Valley’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 44% and 28% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,774 per student, against $14,868 across Nevada (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
18 elementary schools, then five middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Beacon Academy of Nevada, Amplus Durango, Doral Academy Saddle, Nevada State High School Southwest, Amplus Rainbow, Las Vegas Day School (private), Cornerstone Christian Academy & Tykes Preschool (private), Calvary Chapel Christian School (private), Brilliant Child Christian Academy (private), Kids R Kids of SW Las Vegas (private), Nasri Academy for Gifted Children (private), Mojave Springs School (private) and Spring Valley Christian Academy (private) are 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 Valley’s grade
C: better than 26% of Nevada school districts, #26 of 42 Nevada towns. Both inputs trail the Nevada average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Spring Valley, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Spring Valley · depends on your address
Sierra Vista HS
Grades 9–12 · 3,255 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Spring Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,641 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Durango HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,322 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
10th grade in Spring Valley · depends on your address
Sierra Vista HS
Grades 9–12 · 3,255 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Spring Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,641 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Durango HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,322 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
11th grade in Spring Valley · depends on your address
Sierra Vista HS
Grades 9–12 · 3,255 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Spring Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,641 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Durango HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,322 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
12th grade in Spring Valley · depends on your address
Sierra Vista HS
Grades 9–12 · 3,255 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Spring Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,641 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Durango HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,322 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Las Vegas
Spring Valley’s public schools are run by Clark County School District, which also serves Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas and Mesquite and others. 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.
Below the state in reading
Spring Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nevada towns that share Spring Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | C | Clark County |
| Las Vegas | C | Clark County |
Every school in Spring Valley
39 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 Valley’s schools
Are Spring Valley’s schools good?
On Nevada’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Spring Valley children attend score below 74% of Nevada’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #26 of 42 Nevada towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spring Valley in?
Clark County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 301,622 students in 375 schools (2024–25).
Where do Spring Valley kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Sierra Vista HS, Spring Valley HS and Durango HS.
What is Spring Valley’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Clark County School District graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada.
How much does Spring Valley spend per student?
$14,774 in Clark County School District (FY2024), against $14,868 across Nevada. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Spring Valley?
Yes: Las Vegas Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 763 students), Cornerstone Christian Academy & Tykes Preschool (religious, grades PK–8, 532 students), Calvary Chapel Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 423 students), Brilliant Child Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 171 students), Kids R Kids of SW Las Vegas (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 166 students), Nasri Academy for Gifted Children (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 63 students), Mojave Springs School (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 53 students) and Spring Valley Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 26 students). Spring Valley also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Spring Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Spring Valley → 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.