Mineral County School District

751 A Street
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mineral County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 594 students in Mineral County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Mineral County School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
594 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
37:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mineral 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 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#19 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
30%
29%
44%
10-14%
26%
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71
% American Indian
14%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
45%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
54%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,214 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,155 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,214
$12,085
Spending / Student
$15,155
$12,248

Best Mineral County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Gr: Inquire with school Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District manages 5 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District is ranked #19 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County School District?
54% of Mineral County School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 10% 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 Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 37:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Mineral County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,155 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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