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Eureka County Schools & Education

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,901

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#6

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Eureka County

Measured School Summary

Eureka County has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $14,901 per pupil, Eureka County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 20% above the Nevada average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 83% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Eureka 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

3 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

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

9.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$14,901

$6,748 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Eureka County has 3 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 Eureka 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

Eureka 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

#6

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above 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.

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

333 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Eureka County?

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

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

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

Education Overview

About Schools in Eureka 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 Scale, Big Educational Infrastructure

Eureka County maintains three public schools that serve a total of 333 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into two elementary schools and one high school, providing a complete K-12 path within the county. This small-scale system is designed for maximum efficiency and local accessibility.

Quiet Rural Learning in Eureka

All schools in the county operate in rural locales, creating a peaceful and focused learning environment. Eureka County High School is the largest campus with 161 students, while Crescent Valley Elementary offers a very intimate setting with just 33 students. The average school size is 111, fostering a close-knit and supportive atmosphere.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Eureka County

Reported Enrollment

333

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Eureka County

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
333 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Eureka County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

Eureka County High School

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eureka, 89316 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High161 students

Eureka Elementary School

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eureka, 89316 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary139 students

Crescent Valley Elementary

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Crescent Valley, 89821 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary33 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$14,901

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 Eureka County?
Eureka County has a school score of 52/100, which is a midrange 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 Eureka County?
The high school graduation rate in Eureka County is 75.0%, 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 Eureka County spend per student?
Eureka County spends $14,901 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 Eureka County, Nevada — FAQ

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

Eureka County maintains three public schools that serve a total of 333 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into two elementary schools and one high school, providing a complete K-12 path within the county. This small-scale system is designed for maximum efficiency and local accessibility.

What is the school experience like in Eureka County?

All schools in the county operate in rural locales, creating a peaceful and focused learning environment. Eureka County High School is the largest campus with 161 students, while Crescent Valley Elementary offers a very intimate setting with just 33 students. The average school size is 111, fostering a close-knit and supportive atmosphere.

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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.