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Best Schools in Durant, IA
Durant, IA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,138 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Durant underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Durant, IA
The top high schools in Durant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
2. Durant Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
3. North Cedar Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durant, IA
The top elementary schools in Durant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 178 Students
2. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
3. Durant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durant, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durant, IA has a total population of 2,230 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Durant, 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 Durant, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durant, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Durant, 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 Durant, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Durant, IA
How many schools are in Durant, IA?
Durant, IA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,138 students in total.
How do schools in Durant perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Durant score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Durant underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Durant?
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: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Durant
2 of 2 schools in Durant carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Durant. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.