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NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
27
Schools
5,842
Students
$14,566
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 5,842 students across 27 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 8 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,566 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 limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (27)
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beatty High School09–12108
Gabbs High School09–126
Pahrump Valley High School09–121,362
Pathways High School09–1290
Round Mountain High School09–1280
Tonopah High School09–12107
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt Charleston Elementary SchoolPK–PK196
NCSD Adult EducationAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,566Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
79%
State
79.3%
Local (property tax)
3.0%
Federal
17.8%

State funding accounts for 79% 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
27
Schools
5,842
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
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 NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 27 public schools, serving a total of 5,842 students.
What is the graduation rate for NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,566 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 44/100. 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.