schoolsbycounty

Nye County Schools & Education

Nye County, Nevada

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

School Score

18/100

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

$6,667

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#15

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Nye County

Measured School Summary

Nye County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,667 per pupil, Nye County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 58% below the Nevada average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Nye 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

27 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

18/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #15 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

77.0%

7.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,667

$1,486 below the state average

School coverage

27

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

Nye County has 27 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.

View Public SchoolsCompare Counties
Parent decision brief

What Nye 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

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 27 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#15

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

5,873 students

Elementary 11Middle 8High 6Other 2

27 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 27 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 Nye 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 Nye 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.

Vast Geographic Reach and Student Enrollment

Nye County operates a large network of 27 public schools catering to 5,873 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 11 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools spread across one of the nation's largest counties.

The Expansive Nye County School District

Nye County School District oversees all 27 schools in the region, including four alternative education programs. While there are no charter schools, the district provides a wide range of traditional public options from Pahrump to more remote areas.

Predominantly Rural with Hub-City Schools

While 20 schools are in rural settings, the hub of Pahrump features larger campuses like Pahrump Valley High, which enrolls 1,362 students. Outside the main towns, the average school size drops to 218, offering a varied experience for students.

School Overview

Total Schools

27

in Nye County

Reported Enrollment

5,873

27 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle8
High6
Other2

1 School District in Nye County

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Guide
27 schools
5,873 students enrolled
Open district guide

27 Public Schools in Nye County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 27 matching schools

Pahrump Valley High School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89048 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,362 students

Rosemary Clarke Middle School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89060 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,060 students

Floyd Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89061 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary551 students

J G Johnson Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89048 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary518 students

Manse Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89060 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary515 students

Hafen Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89061 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary440 students

Mt Charleston Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89048 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther196 students

Tonopah Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tonopah, 89049 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary170 students

Round Mountain Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Round Mountain, 89045 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary133 students

Beatty High School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Beatty, 89003 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High108 students

Tonopah High School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tonopah, 89049 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High107 students

Amargosa Valley Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Amargosa, 89020 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary102 students

Pathways High School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89048 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative90 students

Round Mountain High School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Round Mountain, 89045 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High80 students

Beatty Elementary School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Beatty, 89003 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary73 students

Tonopah Middle School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tonopah, 89049 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle70 students

Round Mountain Middle School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Round Mountain, 89045 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle65 students

Amargosa Valley Middle School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Amargosa, 89020 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle55 students

Pathways Middle School

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89048 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Alternative55 students

NCSD Adult Education

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pahrump, 89048 / Town: Remote

RecordUGAlternative31 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,667

State avg $8,153

Compare Nearby Counties

Review Nye County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.

Open Compare

Browse Public Schools

See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.

View Schools

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 Nye County?
Nye County has a school score of 18/100, 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 Nye County?
The high school graduation rate in Nye 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 Nye County spend per student?
Nye County spends $6,667 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 Nye County, Nevada — FAQ

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

Nye County operates a large network of 27 public schools catering to 5,873 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 11 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools spread across one of the nation's largest counties.

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

Nye County School District oversees all 27 schools in the region, including four alternative education programs. While there are no charter schools, the district provides a wide range of traditional public options from Pahrump to more remote areas.

What is the school experience like in Nye County?

While 20 schools are in rural settings, the hub of Pahrump features larger campuses like Pahrump Valley High, which enrolls 1,362 students. Outside the main towns, the average school size drops to 218, offering a varied experience for students.

Counties with Similar School Profile

Clark County

Nevada

+0 pts

19/100

School score

Washoe County

Nevada

+1 pts

19/100

School score

Churchill County

Nevada

-3 pts

15/100

School score

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.

Explore more data for Nye County

Property TaxCost of LivingCrime RateIncomeHealthDisaster RiskWater QualityWeatherCounty Score