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MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
5
Schools
608
Students
$18,787
Per-Pupil Spend
+31% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 608 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,787 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hawthorne ElementaryPK–06315
Schurz ElementaryPK–0669
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hawthorne Junior High07–0877
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mineral County High School09–12147
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mineral County Adult EducationAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,787+31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
79%
State
79.3%
Local (property tax)
0.8%
Federal
19.9%

State funding accounts for 79% 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
5
Schools
608
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,787 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 608 students.
What is the graduation rate for MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $18,787 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 35/100. 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.