Storey County Schools & Education
Storey County, Nevada
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,362
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,153
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#5
of 17 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Storey County
Measured School Summary
Storey County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Storey County spends $8,362 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 40% above the Nevada average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Storey 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 17 Nevada counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
5.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,362
$209 above the state average
School coverage
4
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
Storey 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.
What Storey 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
Storey 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
#5
of 17 Nevada counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
416 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
STOREY 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 Storey 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 Storey 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 Learning in Historic Storey County
Storey County supports a boutique education system of four public schools serving 416 students. The district infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all managed by a single district.
Managed by Storey County School District
The Storey County School District provides all public education services for the area, with no charter schools available. This localized control allows the district to maintain a consistent educational pathway for its small student body.
Historic Rural Campuses and Small Classes
All four schools are in rural locales, featuring an average school size of just 104 students. Virginia City High School is the largest with 150 students, while Hillside Elementary offers a highly individualized experience for only 47 learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Storey County
Reported Enrollment
416
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Storey County
STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 Public Schools in Storey 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | Record | STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Virginia City, 89440Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 150 |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | Record | STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Virginia City, 89440Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 124 |
| Virginia City Middle School | Record | STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Virginia City, 89440Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 95 |
| Hillside Elementary School | Record | STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Sparks, 89434Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 47 |
Virginia City High School
STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Virginia City, 89440 / Rural: Distant
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Virginia City, 89440 / Rural: Distant
Virginia City Middle School
STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Virginia City, 89440 / Rural: Distant
Hillside Elementary School
STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sparks, 89434 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,362
State avg $8,153
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Schools in Storey County, Nevada — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Storey County, Nevada?
Storey County supports a boutique education system of four public schools serving 416 students. The district infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all managed by a single district.
What are the major school districts in Storey County, Nevada?
The Storey County School District provides all public education services for the area, with no charter schools available. This localized control allows the district to maintain a consistent educational pathway for its small student body.
What is the school experience like in Storey County?
All four schools are in rural locales, featuring an average school size of just 104 students. Virginia City High School is the largest with 150 students, while Hillside Elementary offers a highly individualized experience for only 47 learners.
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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.