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CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
7
Schools
3,342
Students
$13,086
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
100.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 3,342 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,086 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E C Best Elementary02–03445
Lahontan Elementary SchoolKG–02474
Numa Elementary School04–05469
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Churchill County Middle School06–08741
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Churchill County High School09–121,054
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Churchill County Adult EdAE–AE0
Northside Early Learning CenterPK–PK159
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,086Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
State
72.3%
Local (property tax)
11.4%
Federal
16.3%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,342
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,342 students.
What is the graduation rate for CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,086 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.