Total enrollment
666
+24 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Pershing County
Nevada · Public K-12
Pershing County's public-school footprint spans 5 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 666, the largest district being Pershing. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Pershing County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,487
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
666
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,902
Below Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Nevada avg
Elementary
2
317 students
Middle
1
162 students
High
1
187 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pershing
666 students · 1 district in Pershing County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pershing 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
6.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
15.8% under 18
Test scores in Pershing County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Lovelock Elementary School· 33.5%
- Pershing County Middle School· 24.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelock Elementary School | Lovelock | Elementary | PK-05 | 301 | · |
| Pershing County High School | Lovelock | High | 09-12 | 187 | · |
| Pershing County Middle School | Lovelock | Middle | 06-08 | 162 | · |
| Imlay Elementary School | Imlay | Elementary | KG-05 | 16 | · |
| Pershing Adult High School | Lovelock | Combined | UG-UG | 0 | · |
Cities in Pershing County
About Pershing County
Pershing County is a low-population county of about 6,487 residents in Nevada. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 666 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,902 a year, 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 11% below the Nevada median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Pershing County covers 2 elementary schools (317 students), 1 middle school (162), 1 high school (187), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Pershing County is Pershing, which alone enrolls about 666 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 666 students, grew 4% from the 642 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Pershing County lost 1 school, going from 5 to 4.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pershing County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data