Boyer Valley Elementary School vs Durant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
Dow City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
Durant Elementary School
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
209 students
| Measure | Boyer Valley Elementary School Dow City, Iowa | Durant Elementary School Sumner, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 654 | #243 of 654 |
| National rank | #4524 of 50,301 | #5544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 208 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Dow City | Sumner |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyer Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 79.0).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Boyer Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 43.3%).
- •Boyer Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •Durant Elementary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 208.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boyer Valley Elementary School better than Durant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 79.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boyer Valley Elementary School and Durant Elementary School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Dow City and Sumner in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyer Valley Elementary School: 208. Durant Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyer Valley Elementary School and Durant Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Boyer Valley Elementary School is 195th of 654 and Durant Elementary School is 243rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).