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WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
10
Schools
1,307
Students
$17,569
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
92.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 1,307 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,569 is above average for a US public school district. 93% 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 (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Baker Elementary03–0615
David E Norman ElementaryPK–05395
Lund ElementaryKG–0556
McGill ElementaryPK–05119
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
White Pine Middle School06–08245
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lund High School06–1254
Steptoe Valley High School09–1231
White Pine High School09–12379
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early ChildhoodPK–PK13
Steptoe Valley Adult High SchoolAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,569+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
21%
State
63.6%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal
15.0%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
10
Schools
1,307
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,569 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
93% 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 WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 10 public schools, serving a total of 1,307 students.
What is the graduation rate for WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,569 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
93% of students in WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in WHITE PINE 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.