Top Rankings
Storey County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 416 students in Storey County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Storey County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
416 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Storey County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
44%
# Black Students
4 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
326 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
78%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
31
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,808 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,618 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,808
$11,955
Spending / Student
$18,618
$12,116
Best Storey County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Storey County School District?
Storey County School District manages 4 public schools serving 416 students.
What is the rank of Storey County School District?
Storey County School District is ranked #6 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Storey County School District?
78% of Storey County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Storey County School District?
Storey County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Storey County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,618 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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