Douglas County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,312 students in Douglas County 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 County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Douglas County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
151 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,306 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
44%
# Black Students
19 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
3,440 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
65%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
318 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
313
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
383
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
371
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
375
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
397
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
468
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
455
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
433
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
17
1,123
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,016 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,779 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,312 students.
What is the rank of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District is ranked #7 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County School District?
65% of Douglas County School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas County School District?
Douglas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Douglas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,779 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Top 50% in NV)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
