Duncan School District
School District · Duncan, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Duncan?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Duncan as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Emerson ES
Duncan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Duncan MS
Duncan · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horace Mann ES
Duncan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#365 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,866
$1,131 vs Oklahoma median
District size
3,316 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Duncan ranks #365 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Duncan's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Emerson ES (7.0/10), Duncan MS (6.4/10), and Horace Mann ES (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Duncan schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Duncan
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson ES | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Duncan MS | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Horace Mann ES | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Duncan HS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodrow Wilson ES | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mark Twain ES | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Plato ES | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Duncan
Duncan is a Duncan, Oklahoma school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,316 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $10,866 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Duncan demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Emerson ES, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Duncan students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Duncan, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Duncan with test data.
Schools in Duncan
8 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Duncan
- Total Enrollment
- 3,316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 204
- District spending per student
- $10,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duncan?
Duncan has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Duncan?
The average composite rating for Duncan is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Duncan?
Duncan's district-level spending was $10,866 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Duncan?
The average student-teacher ratio in Duncan is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Duncan?
Emerson ES is the highest-rated school in Duncan with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Duncan?
Across schools in Duncan with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Duncan compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Duncan has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Duncan with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Guymon (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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