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Douglas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,032 students in Douglas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
16 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
5,032 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Douglas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
130 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,243 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
45%
# Black Students
16 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
3,268 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
65%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
292 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
273
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
344
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
370
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
380
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
380
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
391
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
448
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
437
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
444
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
17
1,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,796 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,490 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,796
$12,071
Spending / Student
$13,490
$12,233
Best Douglas School District Public Schools (2025)
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 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 22 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
| 330 students
Rank: #77.
Douglas High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 128 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: #1212.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 459 students
Rank: #1414.
Aspire Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 9-12
| 79 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
| 2 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: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas School District?
Douglas School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,032 students.
What is the rank of Douglas School District?
Douglas School District is ranked #7 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas School District?
65% of Douglas School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas School District?
Douglas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Douglas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,490 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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