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Elko County Schools & Education

Elko County, Nevada

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

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

80.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,303

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#11

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Elko County

Measured School Summary

Elko County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 80.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,303 per pupil, Elko County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 33% below the Nevada average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Elko 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

37 public schools and 2 districts 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

29/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #11 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

80.0%

4.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,303

$850 below the state average

School coverage

37

2 districts 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

Elko County has 37 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Elko 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.

Dominant-district county

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 35 of 37 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#11

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

10,171 students

Elementary 17Middle 8High 7Other 3

35 listed schools in this county slice.

CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

High school only in this slice

23 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 35 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 Elko County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Elko County district systems?

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 Elko 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.

Extensive Schooling Across the High Desert

Elko County supports 37 public schools serving a total of 10,391 students. The network includes 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools, covering a vast geographic area. This robust infrastructure is designed to provide accessible education to widely dispersed communities.

Dominant District with Specialized Support

The Elko County School District manages 35 schools and 10,171 students, making it the primary educational driver. The county also includes a correctional school district and one charter school, representing 2.7% of the total school count. This structure ensures that both general and specialized student needs are met across the region.

Rural Roots and Community Campus Life

With 22 of its 37 schools in rural locales, Elko County emphasizes local, community-based learning. Elko High School serves as a major hub with 1,424 students, yet the average school size across the county is a modest 281. This ensures that even in larger schools like Spring Creek High, students maintain a connection to their community.

School Overview

Total Schools

37

in Elko County

Reported Enrollment

10,391

37 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary18
Middle8
High8
Other3

2 School Districts in Elko County

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Guide
35 schools
10,171 students
Open district guide

CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1 school
23 students

37 Public Schools in Elko 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 20 of 37 matching schools

Elko High School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,424 students

Spring Creek High School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Spring Creek, 89815 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High909 students

Spring Creek Middle School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Spring Creek, 89815 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle734 students

Adobe Middle School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle720 students

Flagview Intermediate School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

Record5–6Middle686 students

Liberty Peak Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Spring Creek, 89815 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary649 students

Mountain View Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary612 students

Southside Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary608 students

West Wendover Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

West Wendover, 89883 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary447 students

Sage Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Spring Creek, 89815 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary438 students

Spring Creek Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Spring Creek, 89815 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary421 students

Northside Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary389 students

Grammar School 2

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary339 students

West Wendover High School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

West Wendover, 89883 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High318 students

West Wendover Middle School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

West Wendover, 89883 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle212 students

Elko Institute for Academic Achievement

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter197 students

Owyhee Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Owyhee, 89832 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary173 students

Wells Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Wells, 89835 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary171 students

Carlin Elementary School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carlin, 89822 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary155 students

Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elko, 89801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Other105 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,303

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 Elko County?
Elko County has a school score of 29/100, 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 Elko County?
The high school graduation rate in Elko County is 80.0%, 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 Elko County spend per student?
Elko County spends $7,303 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 Elko County, Nevada — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Elko County, Nevada?

Elko County supports 37 public schools serving a total of 10,391 students. The network includes 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools, covering a vast geographic area. This robust infrastructure is designed to provide accessible education to widely dispersed communities.

What are the major school districts in Elko County, Nevada?

The Elko County School District manages 35 schools and 10,171 students, making it the primary educational driver. The county also includes a correctional school district and one charter school, representing 2.7% of the total school count. This structure ensures that both general and specialized student needs are met across the region.

What is the school experience like in Elko County?

With 22 of its 37 schools in rural locales, Elko County emphasizes local, community-based learning. Elko High School serves as a major hub with 1,424 students, yet the average school size across the county is a modest 281. This ensures that even in larger schools like Spring Creek High, students maintain a connection to their community.

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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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