Smith Valley Schools

School Overview
Smith Valley Schools, located in the rural community of Smith, Nevada, is a K-12 educational facility operating as part of the Lyon County School District. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a small-town learning environment that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and families. By encompassing all grade levels on one campus, the school creates a cohesive educational experience that spans from early childhood development through high school graduation.

Academically and operationally, Smith Valley Schools benefits from being part of a larger district while maintaining the personalized attention characteristic of rural education. Their official website, hosted through the Lyon County School District portal, serves as a primary resource for parents and students to access school calendars, district policies, and specific information regarding athletic programs and extracurricular activities. As a cornerstone of the Smith Valley area, the school remains dedicated to preparing students for future success through standardized curriculum, community-based values, and consistent engagement with the surrounding Nevada landscape.
178
Total Students
15.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Valley Schools
Demographic Student Count
White145
Hispanic31
Two or More2
  • White
    145 (81.5%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (17.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lyon
Phone: (775)465-2332
Website: http://www.svs.lyon.k12.nv.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Valley Schools
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten14
Grade 13
Grade 214
Grade 315
Grade 416
Grade 513
Grade 613
Grade 711
Grade 816
Grade 913
Grade 1011
Grade 1120
Grade 1219
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Valley Schools
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8346.6%
Male9553.4%