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Churchill County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 2

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

Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other3

1 School District in Churchill County

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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7 schools
3,394 students enrolled
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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 data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Churchill County High School

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,054 students

Churchill County Middle School

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle741 students

Oasis Academy

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Charter735 students

Lahontan Elementary School

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary474 students

Numa Elementary School

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary469 students

E C Best Elementary

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

Record2–3Primary445 students

Northside Early Learning Center

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther159 students

Churchill County Adult Ed

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fallon, 89406 / Town: Remote

RecordUGAlternative52 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,353

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 Churchill County?
Churchill County has a school score of 15/100, 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 Churchill County?
The high school graduation rate in Churchill County is 77.0%, 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 Churchill County spend per student?
Churchill County spends $6,353 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 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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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.