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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.

7-year change in Pershing County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
666
-34 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
46%
was 48%
% Hispanic
36%
was 30%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
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
White
72%
Hispanic
24%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
36%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 2 schools in Pershing County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lovelock Elementary SchoolLovelockElementaryPK-05301·
Pershing County High SchoolLovelockHigh09-12187·
Pershing County Middle SchoolLovelockMiddle06-08162·
Imlay Elementary SchoolImlayElementaryKG-0516·
Pershing Adult High SchoolLovelockCombinedUG-UG0·

Cities in Pershing County

Lovelock4 schoolsImlay1 school

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 666 students, shrank 5% from the 700 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Pershing County lost 1 school, going from 5 to 4. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 30% to 36% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Pershing County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Pershing County, Nevada, with a combined enrollment of about 666.
How many high schools are in Pershing County?
Pershing County, Nevada has 1 public high school, serving approximately 187 students.
How many middle schools are in Pershing County?
Pershing County, Nevada has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 162 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pershing County?
Pershing County, Nevada has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 317 students.
What is the largest school district in Pershing County?
Pershing is the largest school district in Pershing County, serving approximately 666 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Pershing County?
Pershing County has roughly 6,487 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pershing County?
Median household income in Pershing County is $66,902, below the Nevada average of $75,145. About 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pershing County?
Approximately 6.1% of adults 25 and older in Pershing County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pershing County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Pershing 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 Pershing County schools?
Across Pershing County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data