Top Rankings
Storey 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 392 students in Storey 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 Storey School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
392 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Storey 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 20 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
46%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
78%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,020 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,758 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,020
$12,205
Spending / Student
$19,758
$12,370
Best Storey School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Peri Ranch Road
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 342-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Virginia City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0992
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Virginia City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0980
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 South D Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Virginia City, NV 89440
(775) 847-0977
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Storey School District?
Storey School District manages 4 public schools serving 392 students.
What is the rank of Storey School District?
Storey 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Storey School District?
78% of Storey School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Storey School District?
Storey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Storey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,758 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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