Carson City School District
School District · Carson City, Nevada
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#1 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,493
$1,582 vs Nevada median
District size
7,522 students
Much larger than Nevada median
About Carson City
Carson City is a Carson City, Nevada school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,522 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $12,493 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Carson City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mark Twain Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Carson City students show an average math proficiency of 31.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Carson City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carson City with test data.
Schools in Carson City
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Carson City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,522
- Teachers (FTE)
- 429
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carson City?
Carson City has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carson City?
The average composite rating for Carson City is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carson City?
Carson City spends $12,493 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carson City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carson City is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carson City?
Mark Twain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Carson City with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Carson City?
Across schools in Carson City with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carson City compare to other districts in Nevada?
Carson City has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Carson City with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lyon (21)
- Douglas (16)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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