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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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 669 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
757 Schools
# Students
669 Students
482,853 Students
# Teachers
n/a
71 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
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%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
47 Students
4,064 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
26,340 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
213,612 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
44%
# Black Students
4 Students
59,324 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
326 Students
142,579 Students
% White Students
49%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
7,052 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
35,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
10,799
# Students in K Grade:
61
34,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
35,507
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
36,924
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
38,619
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
39,601
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
37,984
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
36,556
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
34,521
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,054
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,726 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,697 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$15 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending (20-21)
$14 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$21,726
$12,001
Spending / Student (20-21)
$20,697
$12,163
Best Pershing County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imlay Elementary 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
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Lovelock Elementary 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
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Pershing County Middle 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
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Pershing County High 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
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pershing County School District?
Pershing County School District manages 4 public schools serving 669 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?
49% of Pershing County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is Pershing County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,697 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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