For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,856 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV are Jacobsen High School, Douglas High School and George Whittell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public high schools.
Douglas County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Douglas High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Aspire Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV include Jacobsen High School, Douglas High School and George Whittell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
6 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: Douglas High School vs. George Whittell High School, George Whittell High School vs. Douglas High School
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