Top Rankings
Lander School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lander School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lander School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
1,077 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lander 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
45%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
57%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,540 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,540
$12,085
Spending / Student
$15,018
$12,248
Best Lander School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Education
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lander School District?
Lander School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Lander School District?
Lander School District is ranked #18 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lander School District?
57% of Lander School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lander School District?
Lander School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Lander School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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