Nevada

Nevada operates a K-12 public education system serving 489,363 students across 18 districts and 771 schools with approximately 23,055 teachers. The system represents a mid-sized state education structure with an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 21:1, consistent with national norms. The geographic distribution of schools across Nevada's diverse landscape includes both urban concentrations in Clark and Washoe counties and rural districts serving smaller population areas.

The student population reflects Nevada's demographic composition, with substantial Hispanic/Latino enrollment alongside white, Asian, and Black students. The system serves students with varying needs, including English language learners and students receiving special education services, though specific enrollment breakdowns were not provided in the available data.

Academic outcomes for 2024-25 indicate math proficiency at 30.2% and reading proficiency at 39.1%, both below typical national averages of approximately 35-40% for math and 35% for reading in recent years. The graduation rate of 88.9% stands slightly above the national average of approximately 88%. Per-pupil spending at $18,081 places Nevada below the national average of approximately $19,500, positioning the state in the lower-middle range for education funding.

Nevada employs the Nevada Accountability Portal system for measuring school and district performance, utilizing state assessments aligned with Nevada Academic Standards. The state's accountability framework incorporates multiple measures including achievement, growth, and engagement indicators. Schools are categorized into performance levels ranging from exemplary to underperforming, with support and intervention structures corresponding to school classification levels. This data reflects the 2024-25 school year performance metrics used for Nevada's educational accountability reporting.