Carson Valley Middle School vs Douglas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Douglas High School
Minden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students
| Measure | Carson Valley Middle School Gardnerville, Nevada | Douglas High School Minden, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 106 | #18 of 98 |
| National rank | #6696 of 15,369 | #6750 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 591 | 1,510 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 1,510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Gardnerville | Minden |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 54.3).
- •Carson Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Douglas High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Douglas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 29.3%).
- •Douglas High School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.9).
- •Douglas High School is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 591.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson Valley Middle School better than Douglas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas High School ranks higher (56.2 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carson Valley Middle School and Douglas High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gardnerville and Minden in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Valley Middle School: 591. Douglas High School: 1,510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Valley Middle School and Douglas High School rank in Nevada?
Carson Valley Middle School is 11th of 106 and Douglas High School is 18th of 98 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).