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LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
10
Schools
958
Students
$17,762
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
46.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
83.4%
Graduation Rate
-3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 958 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,762 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Caliente Elementary SchoolPK–0678
Pahranagat Valley Elementary SchoolPK–05173
Panaca Elementary SchoolPK–06189
Pioche Elementary SchoolPK–0666
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Meadow Valley Middle School07–0878
Pahranagat Valley Middle School06–0864
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C O Bastian High School07–1243
Lincoln County High School09–12169
Pahranagat Valley High School09–1298
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln County Adult High SchoolAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,762+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
82.5%
Local (property tax)
6.5%
Federal
11.0%

State funding accounts for 83% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
958
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.4%
Opportunity Score59/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,762 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 10 public schools, serving a total of 958 students.
What is the graduation rate for LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $17,762 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
46% of students in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.