For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,243 students in White Pine County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in White Pine County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
8 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
1,243 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Pine County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Graduation Rate
70%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
46%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
68%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,240 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,238 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,240
$12,205
Spending / Student
$17,238
$12,370
Best White Pine County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Main Street
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7333
Gr: 3-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lund Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 238-5200
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
844 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4841
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Mcgill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Avenue F
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Mc Gill, NV 89318
(775) 235-7722
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
White Pine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Lund High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 2nd North
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Lund, NV 89317
(775) 289-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
David E Norman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 11th St
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-4846
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,243 students.
What is the rank of White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District is ranked #11 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in White Pine County School District?
68% of White Pine County School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Pine County School District?
White Pine County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is White Pine County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,238 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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