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Pershing County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 663 students in Pershing 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 Pershing County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
4 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
663 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pershing 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
44 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
223 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
44%
# Black Students
12 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
317 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
48%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
42
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,923 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,884 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,923
$11,955
Spending / Student
$20,884
$12,116
Best Pershing County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imlay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Main Street
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Grades: K-5
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Lovelock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Harvard Way
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Pershing County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1295 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Pershing County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Franklin Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pershing County School District?
Pershing County School District manages 4 public schools serving 663 students.
What is the rank of Pershing County School District?
Pershing County School District is ranked #17 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pershing County School District?
48% of Pershing County School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pershing County School District?
Pershing County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Pershing County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,884 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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