District Overview
Headquartered at 484 S. West Street in Pahrump, Nevada, the Nye School District operates as an open, traditional public school system serving a rural fringe community. Across its 23 operational schools, the district delivers a comprehensive educational framework spanning from prekindergarten through the 12th grade, alongside adult education and ungraded programming. As a non-charter district situated within Nevada's 32nd Congressional District, 19th State Senate District, and 36th State House District, it provides a stable academic foundation for families throughout the Pahrump metropolitan area.

The district supports a student population of 5,787 pupils, comprising 2,788 female students, 2,997 male students, and two unclassified students. Reflecting a vibrant local demographic, the enrollment includes 2,893 White, 2,052 Hispanic, 440 multiracial, 218 Black, 67 Asian, 65 American Indian, and 50 Pacific Islander students. Educational delivery and district administrative operations are driven by a dedicated workforce totaling 1,888 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 596 full-time equivalent teachers, 199 instructional aides, and 1,093 support staff personnel committed to fostering a well-rounded instructional environment.
23
Total Schools
5,787
Total Students
596.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nye
Demographic Student Count
White2,893
Hispanic2,052
Black218
Asian67
Two or More440
American Indian65
Pacific Islander50
  • White
    2,893 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2,052 (35.5%)
  • Two or More
    440 (7.6%)
  • Black
    218 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    67 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    65 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    50 (0.9%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Nye
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle8
High6
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:23
Students:5,787*
Teachers (FTE):596.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.7
Schools in Nye
Found 28 Schools