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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.

7-year change in Douglas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,927
-886 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 66%
% Hispanic
26%
was 22%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
1 districts
Enrollment
4,927
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
White
80%
Hispanic
13%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
64%
Hispanic
25%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 10 schools in Douglas County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Douglas High SchoolMindenHigh09-121,510·
Carson Valley Middle SchoolGardnervilleMiddle06-08591·
Pau Wa Lu Middle SchoolGardnervilleMiddle06-08460·
Minden Elementary SchoolMindenElementaryPK-05371·
Jacks Valley Elementary SchoolCarson CityElementaryPK-05364·
C. C. Meneley Elementary SchoolGardnervilleElementaryPK-05363·
G. L. Scarselli Elementary SchoolGardnervilleElementaryPK-05305·
Gardnerville Elementary SchoolGardnervilleElementaryPK-05300·
Pinon Hills Elementary SchoolMindenElementaryPK-05256·
Zephyr Cove Elementary SchoolZephyr CoveElementaryPK-05153·
George Whittell High SchoolZephyr CoveHigh06-12139·
ASPIRE Academy High SchoolMindenHigh09-1282·
Jacobsen High SchoolGardnervilleHigh07-1224·
Douglas Nevada OnlineMindenMiddle06-085·
ALT SchoolMindenCombined04-124·
Douglas County Adult SchoolMindenCombinedUG-UG0·

Cities in Douglas County

Minden7 schoolsGardnerville6 schoolsZephyr Cove2 schoolsCarson City1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has contracted 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,813 students to 4,927. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 22% to 26% over the same window.

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

How many public schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Nevada has 16 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,927 students.
How many high schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Nevada has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,755 students.
How many middle schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Nevada has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,056 students.
How many elementary schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Nevada has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,112 students.
What is the largest school district in Douglas County?
Douglas is the largest school district in Douglas County, serving approximately 4,927 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Douglas County?
Douglas County, Nevada has a population of approximately 49,623, with a median age of 55. About 14.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
Median household income in Douglas County is $90,754, above the Nevada average of $75,145. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Douglas County?
Approximately 31.6% of adults 25 and older in Douglas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Douglas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 34.1% of students in Douglas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nevada county average of 72.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas County schools?
Across Douglas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.2 to 1.

Douglas County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data