Top 5 Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,969 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV are Jacobsen High School, George Whittell High School and Douglas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public high schools.
Douglas County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N/a
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 4-12
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, NV

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV include Jacobsen High School, George Whittell High School and Douglas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County, NV?
7 public high schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, NV?
Douglas County, NV public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

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