Best Schools in Duncan, IA
Duncan, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,542 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Duncan greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Duncan, IA
The top high schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
Best Middle Schools in Duncan, IA
The top middle schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
2. West Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Duncan, IA
The top elementary schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
2. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Duncan, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Duncan, IA has a total population of 148 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Duncan, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Duncan, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duncan, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duncan, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Duncan, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Duncan, IA
How many schools are in Duncan, IA?
Duncan, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,542 students in total.
How do schools in Duncan perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Duncan score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Duncan greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Duncan?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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