Enrollment
106
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Virginia City, NV
Virginia City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Virginia City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320045000365
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia City Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Virginia City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia City Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, NV.
School address
District: Storey County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320045000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia City Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia City Middle School
Virginia City Middle School is a small middle school in Virginia City, Nevada, enrolling 106 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Storey County School District spends $20,561 per pupil, 25% above the Nevada average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 30 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 106 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students) and Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students) alongside Virginia City Middle 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 Virginia City Middle School compares
Virginia City Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 56% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 22% in Nevada - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$20,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Virginia City Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Storey County School District, which includes Virginia City Middle School.
$20,561
Per student
+25%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 83.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 Virginia City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~106 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Virginia City Middle School's federal record.
- Compare Virginia City Middle School against another school. Compare schools
- Storey County School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia City Middle School
How many students attend Virginia City Middle School?
Virginia City Middle School has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Virginia City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia City Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% 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 Virginia City Middle School?
33.7% of students at Virginia City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia City Middle School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Virginia City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia City Middle School?
Virginia City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virginia City Middle School rank among public schools in Virginia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia City Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, 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 Virginia City on the city page.
Is Virginia City Middle School a good school?
Virginia City Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Storey County School District?
Besides Virginia City Middle School, Storey County School District also operates Virginia City High School (131 students), Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students), and Hillside Elementary School (37 students). See the Storey County School District district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.