For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,459 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 27% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Douglas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
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: #55.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
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
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Sierra Crest Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Tahoe Detention Center (Dcjd) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
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, NV?
7 public middle schools are located in Douglas County, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, NV?
Douglas County, NV public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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