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Education

Elko Schools Boast High Grad Rates, Face Challenges

KUNR Public Radio | By Paul Boger

Published October 17, 2017 at 2:48 PM PDT

With about 10,000 students, Elko County Schools are considered a moderately sized district. However, geographically, it's among the largest public school districts in the nation, creating challenges.

At the same time, Elko also boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the Silver State.

Elko County School Superintendent Jeff Zander spoke to KUNR's Paul Boger to check in.