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Esmeralda County

Nevada · Public K-12

Nevada's Esmeralda County runs 4 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Esmeralda at 75 students. The level mix is 3 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Esmeralda County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
75
+2 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 55%
% Hispanic
37%
was 37%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,028
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
75
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,715
Below Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Nevada avg
Elementary
3
67 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
8 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Esmeralda
75 students · 1 district in Esmeralda County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Esmeralda County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
71%
Hispanic
32%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
37%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
0.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.6%
civilian labor
Median age
55
12.8% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dyer Elementary SchoolDyerElementaryPK-0837·
Goldfield Elementary SchoolGoldfieldElementaryPK-0824·
Esmeralda Virtual High SchoolDyerHigh09-128·
Silver Peak Elementary SchoolSilver PeakElementaryPK-086·

Cities in Esmeralda County

Dyer2 schoolsGoldfield1 schoolSilver Peak1 school

About Esmeralda County

Esmeralda County is a sparse Nevada county of about 1,028 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 75 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $41,715 a year, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 0%. That income level is 44% meaningfully below the Nevada median.

On the school-mix side, Esmeralda County spans 3 elementary schools (67 students), and 1 high school (8).

The largest single district in Esmeralda County is Esmeralda, which alone enrolls about 75 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 73 students in SY 2017-18 versus 75 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Esmeralda County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County, Nevada has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 75 students.
How many high schools are in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County, Nevada has 1 public high school, serving approximately 8 students.
How many elementary schools are in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County, Nevada has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 67 students.
What is the largest school district in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda is the largest school district in Esmeralda County, serving approximately 75 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County has roughly 1,028 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Esmeralda County?
Median household income in Esmeralda County is $41,715, below the Nevada average of $75,145. About 0.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Esmeralda County?
Approximately 21.1% of adults 25 and older in Esmeralda County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Esmeralda County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Esmeralda County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nevada county average of 72.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Esmeralda County schools?
Across Esmeralda County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Esmeralda County?
Esmeralda County residents are approximately 71% White, 32% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data