Top Rankings
Storey 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 400 students in Storey 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 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
400 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Storey 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
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,803 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
26,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
217,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
45%
# Black Students
3 Students
59,782 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
307 Students
132,466 Students
% White Students
77%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7,087 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
36,781 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
23
28,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
32,771
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
35,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
34,265
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
35,410
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
35,928
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
36,244
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
36,619
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
36,953
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,600 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,363 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,795 MM

Spending
$8 MM
$5,873 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,600
$12,085

Spending / Student
$19,363
$12,248

Best Storey School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia City High 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
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia City Middle 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
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary 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
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary 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
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Storey School District?
Storey School District manages 4 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Storey School District?
Storey 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 School District?
77% of Storey School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Storey School District?
Storey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Storey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,363 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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