Top Rankings
Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 958 students in Lincoln School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
9 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
958 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-54% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 20 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)50-54%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
46%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
82%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,902 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,902
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,876
$12,370
Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Panaca Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
C O Bastian High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 N 4th Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
593 Broadway
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Pahranagat Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Pioche Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 East Edwards Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 9 public schools serving 958 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #4 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
82% of Lincoln School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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