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Carson City Schools & Education

Carson City, Nevada

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

11/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

84.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$4,661

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

11/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#17

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Carson City

Measured School Summary

Carson City faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $4,661 per pupil, Carson City operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 75% below the Nevada average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 43% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Carson City before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

13 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

11/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #17 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

84.0%

0.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$4,661

$3,492 below the state average

School coverage

13

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Carson City has 13 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Carson City school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#17

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 32 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

7,722 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 3

13 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Carson City?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Carson City, Nevada

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Compact Urban Educational Infrastructure

Carson City supports 13 total public schools serving a student body of 7,722. The system operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, all managed within a single unified district. This centralized structure provides a stable framework for the capital city's families.

Unified Oversight via Carson City School District

The Carson City School District manages all 7,722 students across its 13 campuses. The landscape includes one charter school, which represents about 7.7% of the local educational options. This concentrated district model ensures consistent policy and resources across the city.

City-Centered Learning for a Growing Capital

Every school in the county is classified as a city locale, creating a consistent urban feel for students. Schools like Carson High, with 2,289 students, offer a large-campus experience, while the average school size across the district is 594. Families can choose between large secondary institutions and smaller elementary settings like Fremont Elementary.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Carson City

Reported Enrollment

7,722

13 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

1

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High1
Other3

1 School District in Carson City

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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13 schools
7,722 students enrolled
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13 Public Schools in Carson City

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

Carson High School

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,289 students

Carson Middle School

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89703 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle886 students

Eagle Valley Middle School

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89701 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle782 students

Bordewich/Bray Elementary

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89703 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary578 students

Fremont Elementary

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89701 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary578 students

Mark Twain Elementary

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89706 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary558 students

Al Seeliger Elementary

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89701 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary526 students

Edith W. Fritsch Elementary

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89703 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary470 students

Empire Elementary

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89701 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary452 students

Carson Montessori

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89706 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Charter292 students

Pioneer Academy

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89706 / City: Small

Record1–12Alternative206 students

Carson Adult High School

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89706 / City: Small

RecordUGAlternative68 students

Early Childhood Center

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carson City, 89701 / City: Small

RecordPKSpecial Education37 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,661

State avg $8,153

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nevada counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pershing County (95.0%), Lincoln County (92.0%), and Humboldt County (91.0%) currently lead Nevada among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Nevada?
Across Nevada counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,153. The highest current county values are Eureka County ($14,901), Esmeralda County ($13,673), and Pershing County ($11,014). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Carson City?
Carson City has a school score of 11/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Carson City?
The high school graduation rate in Carson City is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Carson City spend per student?
Carson City spends $4,661 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Carson City, Nevada — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Carson City, Nevada?

Carson City supports 13 total public schools serving a student body of 7,722. The system operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, all managed within a single unified district. This centralized structure provides a stable framework for the capital city's families.

What are the major school districts in Carson City, Nevada?

The Carson City School District manages all 7,722 students across its 13 campuses. The landscape includes one charter school, which represents about 7.7% of the local educational options. This concentrated district model ensures consistent policy and resources across the city.

What is the school experience like in Carson City?

Every school in the county is classified as a city locale, creating a consistent urban feel for students. Schools like Carson High, with 2,289 students, offer a large-campus experience, while the average school size across the district is 594. Families can choose between large secondary institutions and smaller elementary settings like Fremont Elementary.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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