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Pershing County Schools & Education

School Score

90/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 84.9%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,014

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,153

School Score

90/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#2

of 17 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pershing County

Measured School Summary

Pershing County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 90/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Pershing County spends $11,014 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 108% above the Nevada average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 35% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pershing 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

4 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

90/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

10.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$11,014

$2,861 above the state average

School coverage

4

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

Pershing County has 4 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 Pershing 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

Pershing 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

#2

of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 47 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.

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

663 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Pershing 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 Pershing 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.

Streamlined Success in a Small District

Pershing County manages a small but effective education system of four public schools serving 663 total students. The district operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to cover all grade levels.

Pershing County School District's Unified Approach

The Pershing County School District is the sole educational provider, with no charter schools operating in the area. By focusing resources on just four schools, the district maintains high academic standards and student outcomes.

A Purely Rural Educational Environment

All schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a close-knit environment with an average size of 166 students. Lovelock Elementary is the largest at 314 students, while Imlay Elementary provides a micro-school experience for just 18 children.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Pershing County

Reported Enrollment

663

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Pershing County

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
663 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Pershing 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 4 of 4 matching schools

Lovelock Elementary School

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lovelock, 89419 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary314 students

Pershing County High School

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lovelock, 89419 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High183 students

Pershing County Middle School

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lovelock, 89419 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle148 students

Imlay Elementary School

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Imlay, 89418 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary18 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,014

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 Pershing County?
Pershing County has a school score of 90/100, which is a higher 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 Pershing County?
The high school graduation rate in Pershing County is 95.0%, which is above 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 Pershing County spend per student?
Pershing County spends $11,014 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 Pershing County, Nevada — FAQ

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

Pershing County manages a small but effective education system of four public schools serving 663 total students. The district operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to cover all grade levels.

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

The Pershing County School District is the sole educational provider, with no charter schools operating in the area. By focusing resources on just four schools, the district maintains high academic standards and student outcomes.

What is the school experience like in Pershing County?

All schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a close-knit environment with an average size of 166 students. Lovelock Elementary is the largest at 314 students, while Imlay Elementary provides a micro-school experience for just 18 children.

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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.