Total enrollment
4,927
-473 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
Douglas County
Nevada · Public K-12
Douglas County runs 16 public K-12 schools inside Nevada, with the county population around 49,623. The mix is 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nevada | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.7% | #1 of 7 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,927 | #7 of 11 | #1,349 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #6 of 11 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #3 of 11 | #2,314 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 34.1% | #11 of 11 | #2,295 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.7% | #10 of 11 | #1,018 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Douglas County school rankings
Residents
49,623
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
1 districts
Enrollment
4,927
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$90,754
Above Nevada avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.1%
Below Nevada avg
Elementary
7
2,112 students
Middle
3
1,056 students
High
4
1,755 students
Combined / other
2
4 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Douglas
4,927 students · 1 district in Douglas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
55
14.9% under 18
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Nevada state average: 45.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- George Whittell High School· 70.2%
- Pinon Hills Elementary School· 70.0%
- Minden Elementary School· 53.6%
- G. L. Scarselli Elementary School· 53.0%
- Carson Valley Middle School· 52.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Minden | High | 09-12 | 1,510 | · |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Gardnerville | Middle | 06-08 | 591 | · |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Gardnerville | Middle | 06-08 | 460 | · |
| Minden Elementary School | Minden | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 | · |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Carson City | Elementary | PK-05 | 364 | · |
| C. C. Meneley Elementary School | Gardnerville | Elementary | PK-05 | 363 | · |
| G. L. Scarselli Elementary School | Gardnerville | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| Gardnerville Elementary School | Gardnerville | Elementary | PK-05 | 300 | · |
| Pinon Hills Elementary School | Minden | Elementary | PK-05 | 256 | · |
| Zephyr Cove Elementary School | Zephyr Cove | Elementary | PK-05 | 153 | · |
| George Whittell High School | Zephyr Cove | High | 06-12 | 139 | · |
| ASPIRE Academy High School | Minden | High | 09-12 | 82 | · |
| Jacobsen High School | Gardnerville | High | 07-12 | 24 | · |
| Douglas Nevada Online | Minden | Middle | 06-08 | 5 | · |
| ALT School | Minden | Combined | 04-12 | 4 | · |
| Douglas County Adult School | Minden | Combined | UG-UG | 0 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
Douglas County is a thinly populated county of about 49,623 residents in Nevada. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 4,927 students across 16 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $90,754 a year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 21% noticeably above the Nevada median.
For a sense of the school types, Douglas County spans 7 elementary schools (2,112 students), 3 middle schools (1,056), 4 high schools (1,755), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Douglas County is Douglas, which alone enrolls about 4,927 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has contracted 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,400 students to 4,927. Over that span, Douglas County lost 1 school, going from 16 to 15.
On allk12, the community for Douglas County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data