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Lincoln County

Nevada · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Nevada, 11 sit inside Lincoln County, collectively enrolling roughly 958 students (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
958
-149 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-2 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 77%
% Hispanic
8%
was 9%
% Black
3%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
958
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,307
Below Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.0%
Below Nevada avg
Elementary
4
505 students
Middle
2
148 students
High
3
305 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln
958 students · 1 district in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln 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
85%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.0% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.

See all 6 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Panaca Elementary SchoolPanacaElementaryPK-06193·
Pahranagat Valley Elementary SchoolAlamoElementaryPK-05161·
Lincoln County High SchoolPanacaHigh09-12151·
Pahranagat Valley High SchoolAlamoHigh09-1290·
Caliente Elementary SchoolCalienteElementaryPK-0687·
Meadow Valley Middle SchoolPanacaMiddle07-0877·
Pahranagat Valley Middle SchoolAlamoMiddle06-0871·
C O Bastian High SchoolCalienteHigh07-1264·
Pioche Elementary SchoolPiocheElementaryPK-0664·
Lincoln County Adult CorrectionsPanacaCombinedUG-UG0·
Lincoln County Adult High SchoolPanacaCombinedUG-UG0·

Cities in Lincoln County

Panaca5 schoolsAlamo3 schoolsCaliente2 schoolsPioche1 school

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is a thinly populated county of about 4,405 residents in Nevada. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 958 students across 11 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $72,307 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 1%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lincoln County spans 4 elementary schools (505 students), 2 middle schools (148), 3 high schools (305), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Lincoln County is Lincoln, which alone enrolls about 958 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 958 students, shrank 13% from the 1,107 reported in SY 2017-18. Lincoln County now counts 9 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 77% to 82% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Lincoln County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nevada has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 958 students.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nevada has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 305 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nevada has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 148 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nevada has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 505 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
Lincoln is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 958 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Nevada has a population of approximately 4,405, with a median age of 45. About 20.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $72,307, below the Nevada average of $75,145. About 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 20.4% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.0% of students in Lincoln County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nevada county average of 72.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.

Lincoln County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data