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Pershing School District

12th And Grinnell
Lovelock, NV 89419
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pershing School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 636 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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
6 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
636 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#16 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
30%
35%
44%
20-24%
26%
(21-22)
≥90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
45%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
49%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,854 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,770 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,854
$12,085
Spending / Student
$21,770
$12,248

Best Pershing School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imlay Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
380 Main Street
Imlay, NV 89418
(775) 538-7360
Gr: K-5 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lovelock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Harvard Way
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2176
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Pershing County Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1295 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Pershing County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Franklin Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Coal Canyon High School
Alternative School
1200 Prison Road
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 977-5415
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Pershing Adult High School
Alternative School
765 Western Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-4994
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pershing School District?
Pershing School District manages 6 public schools serving 636 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pershing School District?
49% of Pershing School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pershing School District?
Pershing School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Pershing School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,770 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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