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Winnemucca Junior High School

451 Reinhart Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
463
Students
Total enrolled
$15,012
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 463 students in grades 07–08 in Winnemucca, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,012 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Winnemucca Junior High School is a mid-sized middle in Winnemucca, Nevada, serving grades 07–08 with 463 students. The district invests $15,012 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Winnemucca Junior High School

463
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
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5
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8
9
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution231 male · 232 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 203 students
Student Composition
58%
37%
Asian1%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320021000159

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,012Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,012
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,605
Student Support$2,852
Administration$1,801
Operations$2,252
Other$1,501
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,012 spent per student, an estimated $6,650 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
State government
72.5%
Local (property tax)
6.0%
Federal programs
21.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Grass Valley ElementarySonoma Heights ElementaryWinnemucca Grammar SchoolMcDermitt Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
French Ford Middle SchoolMcDermitt Junior High School
↓
High School
Albert M. Lowry High SchoolMcDermitt High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyHumboldt County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)623-8120
NCES ID: 320021000159
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Winnemucca seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Albert M. Lowry High School
947 students · 09–12
38% FRL
Mid
French Ford Middle School
480 students · 05–06
50% FRL
Elem
Grass Valley Elementary
474 students · PK–04
100% FRL
Elem
Sonoma Heights Elementary
464 students · PK–06
100% FRL
Elem
Winnemucca Grammar School
301 students · PK–04
53% FRL
Elem
McDermitt Elementary
51 students · PK–06
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
Orovada School
37 students · PK–08
100% FRL
Elem
Paradise Valley School
30 students · PK–08
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
451 Reinhart Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.