Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Nevada
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,219
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,153
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#3
of 17 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Lincoln County spends $10,219 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 80% above the Nevada average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln 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
10 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
7.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,219
$2,066 above the state average
School coverage
10
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lincoln County has 10 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 Lincoln 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
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#3
of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 35 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.
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
958 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Lincoln 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?
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 Lincoln 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.
Widespread Schools for a Rural Community
Lincoln County operates 10 public schools serving a total enrollment of 958 students under a single district. The landscape features four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools to ensure coverage across its vast geography.
Exceptional Graduation Rates Beat National Trends
The county boasts an impressive 92.0% graduation rate, significantly exceeding both the Nevada state average and the 87.0% national benchmark. This success is supported by a per-pupil expenditure of $10,219, which is nearly $2,000 higher than the state average.
Lincoln County School District Leadership
The Lincoln County School District is the sole provider of public education here, managing all 958 students without any charter school competition. The district maintains two alternative schools to support diverse learning needs within the rural population.
Purely Rural with Intimate Class Sizes
Every school in the county is classified as rural, resulting in a very small average school size of only 106 students. While Panaca Elementary is the largest with 189 students, others like Caliente Elementary offer a highly personalized feel with only 78 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
958
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10 Public Schools in Lincoln 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 dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Panaca, 89042Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 189 |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Alamo, 89001Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 173 |
| Lincoln County High School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Panaca, 89042Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 169 |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Alamo, 89001Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 98 |
| Caliente Elementary School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Caliente, 89008Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 78 |
| Meadow Valley Middle School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Panaca, 89042Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 78 |
| Pioche Elementary School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Pioche, 89043Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 66 |
| Pahranagat Valley Middle School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Alamo, 89001Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 64 |
| C O Bastian High School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Caliente, 89008Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 43 |
| Lincoln County Adult High School | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Panaca, 89008Rural: Remote | UG | Alternative | 0 |
Panaca Elementary School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Panaca, 89042 / Rural: Remote
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alamo, 89001 / Rural: Remote
Lincoln County High School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Panaca, 89042 / Rural: Remote
Pahranagat Valley High School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alamo, 89001 / Rural: Remote
Caliente Elementary School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Caliente, 89008 / Rural: Remote
Meadow Valley Middle School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Panaca, 89042 / Rural: Remote
Pioche Elementary School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pioche, 89043 / Rural: Remote
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alamo, 89001 / Rural: Remote
C O Bastian High School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Caliente, 89008 / Rural: Remote
Lincoln County Adult High School
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Panaca, 89008 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,219
State avg $8,153
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Schools in Lincoln County, Nevada — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Nevada?
Lincoln County operates 10 public schools serving a total enrollment of 958 students under a single district. The landscape features four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools to ensure coverage across its vast geography.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 92.0% graduation rate, significantly exceeding both the Nevada state average and the 87.0% national benchmark. This success is supported by a per-pupil expenditure of $10,219, which is nearly $2,000 higher than the state average.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Nevada?
The Lincoln County School District is the sole provider of public education here, managing all 958 students without any charter school competition. The district maintains two alternative schools to support diverse learning needs within the rural population.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, resulting in a very small average school size of only 106 students. While Panaca Elementary is the largest with 189 students, others like Caliente Elementary offer a highly personalized feel with only 78 students.
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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.