For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 666 students in Pershing School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Pershing School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
4 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
666 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pershing School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
36%
46%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
46%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,824 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,790 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,824
$12,205
Spending / Student
$20,790
$12,370
Best Pershing School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imlay Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Main Street
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Gr: K-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lovelock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Harvard Way
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pershing County Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1295 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Pershing County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Franklin Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pershing School District?
Pershing School District manages 4 public schools serving 666 students.
What is the rank of Pershing School District?
Pershing School District is ranked #16 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pershing School District?
46% of Pershing School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pershing School District?
Pershing School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Pershing School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,790 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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