Nevada Snapshot
759
Public Schools in Nevada
38
Colleges in Nevada
61.5%
Avg Completion Rate
How Nevada compares
Nevada
61.45%
National Average
56.52%
Nevada's avg completion rate is 8.7% higher than the national average.
Nevada Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Nevada — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
11 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 30
Homeschool Regulation
Notice plus testing or subjects required
School Choice
Nevada ESA (enacted 2015, unfunded — not operating)
Per-Pupil Spending
17% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
38% above national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Nevada
Nevada requires school attendance from age 7 through age 18 — a total of 11 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Nevada, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Sep 30.
Homeschool Laws in Nevada
Nevada falls in the moderate regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Notice plus testing or subjects required.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
Written notice to school district; annual evidence of progress
School Choice in Nevada
Nevada operates the following private-school choice programs:
- Education Savings Account (ESA)
- School voucher program
Nevada ESA (enacted 2015, unfunded — not operating)
School Spending & Class Size in Nevada
Nevada spends $12,646 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 17% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. 38% above national avg (14.5).
How Nevada compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Nevada?
Mubboo tracks 180 ZIP codes in Nevada via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Nevada's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Nevada's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Nevada compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
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Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →