For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,059 students in Lander County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Lander County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
1,059 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Lander County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
44 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
339 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
44%
# Black Students
3 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
615 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
58%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
70
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,788 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,273 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,788
$11,955
Spending / Student
$15,273
$12,116
Best Lander County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 8-12
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lander County School District?
Lander County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,059 students.
What is the rank of Lander County School District?
Lander County School District is ranked #18 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County School District?
58% of Lander County School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lander County School District?
Lander County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Lander County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,273 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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