Best Schools in Douglas County, NV
Douglas County, NV has 17 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,602 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Douglas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, NV
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Whittell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Douglas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
3. Aspire Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
4. Douglas Nevada Online
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, NV
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. Pau Wa Lu Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, NV
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinon Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
2. Minden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
3. G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Zephyr Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
5. C. C. Meneley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
6. Gardnerville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
7. Jacks Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
8. Grace Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grace Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 101 Students
9. Faith Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 76 Students
10. Trinity Lutheran Child Care Ctr & Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Ctr & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 133 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, NV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, NV has a total population of 49,488 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas County, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Douglas County, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas County, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Douglas County, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, NV
How many schools are in Douglas County, NV?
Douglas County, NV has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,602 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Douglas County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
3 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Minden (6)
- Gardnerville (5)
- Zephyr Cove (2)
School districts (1)
- Douglas (14 schools)