Enrollment
187
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovelock, NV
Pershing County High School
Federal NCES profile for Pershing County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320042000198
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lovelock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing County High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, NV.
School address
District: Pershing County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320042000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pershing County High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pershing County High School
Pershing County High School is a mid-sized high school in Lovelock, Nevada, enrolling 187 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.4:1, Pershing County High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Nevada schools and 35% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pershing County School District also operates Lovelock Elementary School (301 students) and Pershing County Middle School (162 students) alongside Pershing County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pershing County High School compares
Pershing County High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 47% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 12% in Nevada - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Pershing County High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pershing County School District, which includes Pershing County High School.
$17,969
Per student
+9%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 76.2%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pershing County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelock Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imlay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pershing County High School
How many students attend Pershing County High School?
Pershing County High School has 187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovelock, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing County High School is 13.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pershing County High School?
41.0% of students at Pershing County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing County High School?
The largest demographic group at Pershing County High School is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Lovelock, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing County High School?
Pershing County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pershing County High School rank among public schools in Lovelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovelock, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lovelock on the city page.
Is Pershing County High School a good school?
Pershing County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pershing County School District?
Besides Pershing County High School, Pershing County School District also operates Lovelock Elementary School (301 students), Pershing County Middle School (162 students), and Imlay Elementary School (16 students). See the Pershing County School District district page for the complete list.
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