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PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
4
Schools
663
Students
$21,898
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
73.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 663 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,898 is above average for a US public school district. 74% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Imlay Elementary SchoolKG–0518
Lovelock Elementary SchoolPK–05314
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pershing County Middle School06–08148
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pershing County High School09–12183
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,898+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
76.2%
Local (property tax)
10.1%
Federal
13.7%

State funding accounts for 76% 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
4
Schools
663
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,898 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 public schools, serving a total of 663 students.
What is the graduation rate for PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $21,898 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
74% of students in PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 49/100. 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.