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#367 of 691 schools in NV

Pershing County High School

High School · Pershing · Lovelock, NV

A high school in Lovelock, NV where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 990, Lovelock, NV 89419

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$18,081
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Pershing County High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pershing County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,250

Median home value

$179,500

Median rent

$673/mo

College educated

9%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pershing

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pershing County High School is listed in Pershing; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pershing County High School

Pershing County High School is a public high school in Lovelock, NV, part of Pershing, serving approximately 174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pershing County High School

What grades does Pershing County High School serve?

Pershing County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pershing County High School?

Pershing County High School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pershing County High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pershing County High School rank in NV?

Pershing County High School ranks #367 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Pershing County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pershing County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pershing County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing County High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pershing County High School a charter school?

No, Pershing County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pershing County High School a Title I school?

No, Pershing County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing County High School?

47.1% of students at Pershing County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pershing County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 89419)
5,043
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89419; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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