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1938 Lincoln County Courthouse1938 Lincoln County Courthouse · Photo: Calvin Beale · Public domain
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Schools in Pioche · Lincoln County School District

Pioche’s public schools score below 95% of Nevada districts on tests and graduation

47% of Pioche’s students graduate on time, below the Nevada average (81%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pioche, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nevada, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Nevada state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
48%
▲ 4 pts vs NV 44%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 15 pts vs NV 28%
2021–22
Graduate on time
45–49%
▼ 32–36 pts vs NV 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.2K
▲ 23% vs NV $14.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
NV 19.3 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
453 students on the public path
In brief

Pioche’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 48% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 44% and 28% statewide; 45–49% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,216 per student, against $14,868 across Nevada (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Pioche’s grade

A− Test scoresD− Graduation

D: better than 5% of Nevada school districts. Test scores are above the Nevada average; graduation is below it.

Nevada school districts we grade (19)Better than 5%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nevada towns with similar household incomes (54)Better than 4%
D−C−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 389 test results and a graduating class of 139 could put Pioche anywhere from D− to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Pioche’s students in the tested grades sat them (390 in math, 388 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pioche, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Pioche Elementary SchoolLincoln County School DistrictB−
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−

Pioche’s public schools are run by Lincoln County School District, which also serves Caliente. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lincoln County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 958 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (NV 19.3)
$18,216NV $14,868 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading48%
State average 43.5% · 388 students tested
Math43%
State average 28.4% · 390 students tested

Pioche vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nevada towns that share Pioche’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PiocheDLincoln County

Every school in Pioche

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nevada’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Piocheby address
Pioche Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B−
64 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Piochein other towns
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alamo
B+
71 students10:1Rate it →
Meadow Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Panaca
C+
77 students12:1Rate it →
Lincoln County High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Panaca
C+
151 students12:1Rate it →
Pahranagat Valley High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Alamo
A−
90 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Pioche’s schools

Are Pioche’s schools good?

On Nevada’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Pioche children attend score below 95% of Nevada’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Pioche in?

Lincoln County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 958 students in 9 schools (2024–25).

Where do Pioche kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Lincoln County High School and Pahranagat Valley High School.

What is Pioche’s graduation rate?

45–49% of the class of 2023 in Lincoln County School District graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada.

How much does Pioche spend per student?

$18,216 in Lincoln County School District (FY2024), against $14,868 across Nevada. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nevada. Stars are from neighbors.