Total enrollment
392
-51 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
Storey County
Nevada · Public K-12
Across all districts in Storey County, public schools number 4 and enroll approximately 392 K-12 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Storey County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 85%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
392
NCES CCD
Median income
$93,409
Above Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.1%
Below Nevada avg
Elementary
2
155 students
Middle
1
106 students
High
1
131 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Storey
392 students · 1 district in Storey County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Storey 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+
31.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
53
13.4% under 18
Test scores in Storey County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | Virginia City | High | 09-12 | 131 | · |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | Virginia City | Elementary | PK-05 | 118 | · |
| Virginia City Middle School | Virginia City | Middle | 06-08 | 106 | · |
| Hillside Elementary School | Sparks | Elementary | PK-05 | 37 | · |
Cities in Storey County
About Storey County
Storey County is a low-population county of about 4,140 residents in Nevada. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 392 students across 4 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $93,409 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 2%. That income level is 24% meaningfully above the Nevada median.
For a sense of the school types, Storey County covers 2 elementary schools (155 students), 1 middle school (106), and 1 high school (131).
The largest single district in Storey County is Storey, which alone enrolls about 392 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Storey County has fell 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 443 students to 392. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 85% to 78%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Storey County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data