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.
209
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Valley Schools
Demographic Student Count
White167
Hispanic38
Two or More2
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    167 (79.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (18.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
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 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)465-2332
Website: http://www.svs.lyon.k12.nv.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Valley Schools
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten15
Grade 119
Grade 217
Grade 315
Grade 49
Grade 514
Grade 617
Grade 719
Grade 812
Grade 919
Grade 1017
Grade 1121
Grade 1215
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Valley Schools
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10550.2%
Male10449.8%