Churchill County Schools & Education
Churchill County, Nevada
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,353
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,153
School Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#16
of 17 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Churchill County
Measured School Summary
Churchill County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,353 per pupil, Churchill County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 66% below the Nevada average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Churchill County 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
8 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
15/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #16 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.
Completion
77.0%
7.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,353
$1,800 below the state average
School coverage
8
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
Churchill County has 8 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.
What Churchill County 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.
Small-system county
Churchill County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#16
of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 28 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.
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
3,394 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Churchill County?
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 Churchill County, 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.
Small-Town Education in Churchill County
Churchill County operates eight public schools serving a total enrollment of 4,129 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Most educational services are centralized in a single district, providing a streamlined experience for local families.
Diverse Options through Charters and Districts
The Churchill County School District is the primary provider, serving 3,394 students across seven schools. However, Oasis Academy, a state-sponsored charter school, serves 735 students and accounts for 12.5% of the county's schools. This mix offers families a choice between traditional public schooling and charter alternatives.
The Classic Town-Based School Experience
All eight schools in the county are located in town settings, providing a consistent community-focused atmosphere. Churchill County High School is the largest campus with 1,054 students, while primary schools like Lahontan Elementary maintain a more intimate feel with 474 students. The average school size is 516, ensuring students aren't lost in the crowd.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Churchill County
Reported Enrollment
4,129
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Churchill County
8 Public Schools in Churchill County
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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County High School | Profile | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,054 |
| Churchill County Middle School | Record | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 741 |
| Oasis Academy | Record | STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 735 |
| Lahontan Elementary School | Record | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 474 |
| Numa Elementary School | Record | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 469 |
| E C Best Elementary | Record | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | 2–3 | Primary | 445 |
| Northside Early Learning Center | Record | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | PK | Other | 159 |
| Churchill County Adult Ed | Record | CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Fallon, 89406Town: Remote | UG | Alternative | 52 |
Churchill County High School
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Churchill County Middle School
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Oasis Academy
STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Lahontan Elementary School
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Numa Elementary School
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
E C Best Elementary
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Northside Early Learning Center
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Churchill County Adult Ed
CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,353
State avg $8,153
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Schools in Churchill County, Nevada — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Churchill County, Nevada?
Churchill County operates eight public schools serving a total enrollment of 4,129 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Most educational services are centralized in a single district, providing a streamlined experience for local families.
What are the major school districts in Churchill County, Nevada?
The Churchill County School District is the primary provider, serving 3,394 students across seven schools. However, Oasis Academy, a state-sponsored charter school, serves 735 students and accounts for 12.5% of the county's schools. This mix offers families a choice between traditional public schooling and charter alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Churchill County?
All eight schools in the county are located in town settings, providing a consistent community-focused atmosphere. Churchill County High School is the largest campus with 1,054 students, while primary schools like Lahontan Elementary maintain a more intimate feel with 474 students. The average school size is 516, ensuring students aren't lost in the crowd.
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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.