For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,275 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, NV are Jacobsen High School, Carson Valley Middle School and George Whittell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Douglas County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Tahoe Detention Center (Dcjd) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Tahoe Detention Facility High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Gr: 8-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, NV include Jacobsen High School, Carson Valley Middle School and George Whittell High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
7 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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