Durant Junior/Senior High School, or Durant High School is a rural public high school located in Durant, Iowa. The school is part of the Durant Community School District.
Serving 339 students in grades 7-12, Durant Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Durant Junior/senior High School's student population of 339 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Durant Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durant Junior/senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat, Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durant Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Durant Junior/senior High School is ranked #781 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durant Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Durant Junior/senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Durant Junior/senior High School?
339 students attend Durant Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Durant Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durant Junior/senior High School?
Durant Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Durant Junior/senior High School offer ?
Durant Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Durant Junior/senior High School part of?
Durant Junior/senior High School is part of Durant Comm School District.
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