Douglas School District

1638 Mono Avenue
Minden, NV 89423
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Douglas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,927 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 33% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
15 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
4,927 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Douglas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
33%
30%
49%
44%
38%
26%
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.70
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
46%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
64%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,111 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,778 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,111
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,778
$12,370

Best Douglas School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Douglas High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Aspire Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Long Valley Rd
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
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Douglas School District?
Douglas School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,927 students.
What is the rank of Douglas School District?
Douglas School District is ranked #6 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas School District?
64% of Douglas School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas School District?
Douglas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Douglas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,778 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in NV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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