Educational Attainment
Nevada has one of the lowest shares of college-educated adults in the country, reflecting a workforce oriented toward hospitality and service jobs.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502NV).
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 26.7 | 35 |
Schools
The Clark County School District, covering Las Vegas, is the fifth-largest school district in the United States.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
- •Clark County School District, serving Las Vegas, is the 5th-largest public school district in the United States.
Universities
Nevada's public higher education system is anchored by UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno, enrolling more than 130,000 students combined statewide.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
Graduation Rates
Nevada's high school graduation rate has improved over the past decade but remains below the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate (%) | 84 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Nevada enrolls roughly 490,000 students in public K-12 schools, with the majority concentrated in the Las Vegas Valley.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
Student-Teacher Ratios
Nevada has one of the highest student-to-teacher ratios in the country, reflecting chronic teacher shortages.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 19 | 15.4 |