Best Schools in Duncan, NE
Duncan, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,387 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Duncan don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Duncan, NE
The top high schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
2. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
4. Osceola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Duncan, NE
The top middle schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
4. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Duncan, NE
The top elementary schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osceola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
2. Platte Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. Twin River Elem-genoa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
5. West Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Duncan, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Duncan, NE has a total population of 976 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Duncan, NE
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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duncan, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duncan, NE.
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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Duncan, NE
How many schools are in Duncan, NE?
Duncan, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,387 students in total.
How do schools in Duncan perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Duncan score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Duncan don't meet 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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations