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HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
14
Schools
3,311
Students
$15,012
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
62.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
90.3%
Graduation Rate
+3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 3,311 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,012 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% 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 48/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DenioPK–088
Grass Valley ElementaryPK–04474
Kings RiverPK–086
McDermitt ElementaryPK–0651
Orovada SchoolPK–0837
Paradise Valley SchoolPK–0830
Sonoma Heights ElementaryPK–06464
Winnemucca Grammar SchoolPK–04301
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
French Ford Middle School05–06480
McDermitt Junior High School07–0821
Winnemucca Junior High School07–08463
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert M. Lowry High School09–12947
McDermitt High School09–1229
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Humboldt Adult Education ProgramAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,012Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
State
72.5%
Local (property tax)
6.0%
Federal
21.5%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
14
Schools
3,311
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.3%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.3% graduation rate — 3.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 14 public schools, serving a total of 3,311 students.
What is the graduation rate for HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 90.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,012 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
63% of students in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 48/100. 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.