Douglas School District
School District · Minden, Nevada
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Douglas?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Douglas as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Minden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Gardnerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Whittell High School
Zephyr Cove · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#3 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,089
$1,986 vs Nevada median
District size
5,036 students
Larger than Nevada median
The short answer
Douglas ranks #3 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Douglas's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pinon Hills Elementary School (9.0/10), G. L. Scarselli Elementary School (8.0/10), and George Whittell High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 22% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Douglas schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Douglas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinon Hills Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | G. L. Scarselli Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | George Whittell High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Zephyr Cove Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Minden Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Gardnerville Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Jacks Valley Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Carson Valley Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | C. C. Meneley Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Douglas High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Douglas
Douglas is a Minden, Nevada school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 5,036 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $12,089 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Douglas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pinon Hills Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Douglas students show an average math proficiency of 52.7% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Douglas, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Douglas with test data.
Schools in Douglas
16 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Minden
- Total Enrollment
- 5,036
- Teachers (FTE)
- 271
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas?
Douglas has 16 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Douglas?
The average composite rating for Douglas is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Douglas?
Douglas spends $12,089 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas?
The average student-teacher ratio in Douglas is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Douglas?
Pinon Hills Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Douglas with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Douglas?
Across schools in Douglas with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Douglas compare to other districts in Nevada?
Douglas has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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