Lincoln School District
School District · Panaca, Nevada
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Lincoln?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lincoln as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Caliente Elementary School
Caliente · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadow Valley Middle School
Panaca · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Panaca Elementary School
Panaca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#1 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,711
+$2,636 vs Nevada median
District size
959 students
Smaller than Nevada median
The short answer
Lincoln ranks #1 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Lincoln's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caliente Elementary School (9.3/10), Meadow Valley Middle School (8.9/10), and Panaca Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lincoln schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caliente Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadow Valley Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Panaca Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Pioche Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Pahranagat Valley Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln County High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Pahranagat Valley High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | C O Bastian High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a Panaca, Nevada school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 959 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. District-level spending was $16,711 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Lincoln is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caliente Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln students show an average math proficiency of 49.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lincoln, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln with test data.
Schools in Lincoln
9 schoolsElementary Schools4
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Panaca
- Total Enrollment
- 959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- District spending per student
- $16,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lincoln?
The average composite rating for Lincoln is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lincoln?
Lincoln's district-level spending was $16,711 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lincoln?
Caliente Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln?
Across schools in Lincoln with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lincoln compare to other districts in Nevada?
Lincoln has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 9 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
How we rate schools
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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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