Top Rankings
Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 959 students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
11 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
959 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln 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 50-54% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
45%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
84%
27%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,884 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,884
$12,085
Spending / Student
$16,858
$12,248
Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panaca Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 N 4th Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
593 Broadway
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Pahranagat Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 East Edwards Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Pioche Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Adult Corrections
Alternative School
1005 Main St. Suite 108
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-8019
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-8019
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Adult High School
Alternative School
1005 Main St. Suite 108
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8019
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8019
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 11 public schools serving 959 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #5 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
84% of Lincoln School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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