Top Rankings
Douglas County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,383 students in Douglas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Douglas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
16 Schools
756 Schools
# Students
5,383 Students
482,853 Students
# Teachers
n/a
71 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Douglas County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Graduation Rate
84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
166 Students
4,064 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
26,340 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,284 Students
213,612 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
44%
# Black Students
14 Students
59,324 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
3,523 Students
142,579 Students
% White Students
65%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
7,052 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
320 Students
35,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
10,799
# Students in K Grade:
359
34,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
369
35,507
# Students in 4th Grade:
392
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
377
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
406
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
402
36,924
# Students in 8th Grade:
437
38,619
# Students in 9th Grade:
437
39,601
# Students in 10th Grade:
473
37,984
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
36,556
# Students in 12th Grade:
440
34,521
# Ungraded Students:
13
1,054
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,831 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,611 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,831
$12,001
Spending / Student
$12,611
$12,163
Best Douglas County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #99.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1010.
Douglas High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N/a
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 4-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1212.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1414.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas County Adult School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,383 students.
What is the rank of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District is ranked #3 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County School District?
65% of Douglas County School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is Douglas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,611 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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