East Valley’s public schools outscore 68% of Nevada districts
In East Valley, 33% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Nevada average (28%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Valley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nevada, not nationally.
From Nevada state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Valley’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 21 Nevada towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Valley’s, its schools beat 48%, lower than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 44% and 28% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,749 per student, against $14,868 across Nevada (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind East Valley’s grade
B+: better than 68% of Nevada school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Nevada average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Valley, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Carson Valley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 591 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Gardnerville
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 460 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Gardnerville
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
7th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Carson Valley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 591 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Gardnerville
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 460 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Gardnerville
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
8th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Carson Valley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 591 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Gardnerville
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 460 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Gardnerville
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
9th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Douglas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,510 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Minden
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
10th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Douglas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,510 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Minden
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
11th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Douglas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,510 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Minden
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
12th grade in East Valley · depends on your address
Douglas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,510 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Minden
George Whittell High School
Grades 6–12 · 139 students · 6:1 students per teacher · in Zephyr Cove
East Valley’s public schools are run by Douglas County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
East Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nevada towns that share East Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Valley | B+ | Douglas County |
Every school in East Valley
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nevada’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (ALT School and Douglas Nevada Online).
Questions about East Valley’s schools
Are East Valley’s schools good?
By Nevada’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Valley children attend outscore 68% of Nevada’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Valley in?
Douglas County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,927 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do East Valley kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Douglas High School and George Whittell High School.
What is East Valley’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Douglas County School District graduated in four years, against 81% across Nevada.
How much does East Valley spend per student?
$15,749 in Douglas County School District (FY2024), against $14,868 across Nevada. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What East Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near East Valley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nevada. Stars are from neighbors.