Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Pershing County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in NV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Pershing County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing County High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pershing County High School is ranked #511 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pershing County High School?
The graduation rate of Pershing County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pershing County High School?
174 students attend Pershing County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pershing County High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing County High School?
Pershing County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Pershing County High School offer ?
Pershing County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pershing County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
