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DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nevada · Public School District
16
Schools
5,312
Students
$12,964
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
29.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
91.4%
Graduation Rate
+4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Nevada serving 5,312 students across 16 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,964 is near the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carson Valley Middle School06–08593
Pau Wa Lu Middle School06–08481
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ASPIRE Academy High School09–1247
Douglas High School09–121,643
Douglas Nevada Online06–1253
George Whittell High School06–12152
Jacobsen High School07–1220
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALT School04–123
Douglas County Adult SchoolAE–AE0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,964Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
80.9%
Local (property tax)
9.6%
Federal
9.4%

State funding accounts for 81% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
5,312
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.4% graduation rate — 4.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 16 public schools, serving a total of 5,312 students.
What is the graduation rate for DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 91.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,964 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
30% of students in DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.