Douglas High School vs Minden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas High School
Minden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students
Minden Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Douglas High School Minden, Nevada | Minden Elementary School Minden, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 98 | #28 of 408 |
| National rank | #6750 of 16,910 | #14803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,510 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Minden | Minden |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 56.2).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Douglas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 32.1%).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.1).
- •Douglas High School is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 371.
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 Douglas High School better than Minden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minden Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 56.2 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 Douglas High School and Minden Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Minden and Minden in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas High School: 1,510. Minden Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas High School and Minden Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Douglas High School is 18th of 98 and Minden Elementary School is 28th of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).