Duncan HS vs McAlester HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oklahoma, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncan HS
Duncan · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
McAlester HS
McAlester · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
| Measure | Duncan HS Duncan, Oklahoma | McAlester HS McAlester, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 409 | #140 of 409 |
| National rank | #14512 of 16,910 | #13094 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 981 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Duncan | McAlester |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAlester HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 24.3).
- •McAlester HS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •McAlester HS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •McAlester HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 60.4%).
- •McAlester HS does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.2).
- •McAlester HS is the larger school with 982 students compared with 981.
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 Duncan HS better than McAlester HS?
On the Success Index (US), McAlester HS ranks higher (31.1 vs 24.3 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 Duncan HS and McAlester HS?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Duncan and McAlester in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan HS: 981. McAlester HS: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan HS and McAlester HS rank in Oklahoma?
Duncan HS is 236th of 409 and McAlester HS is 140th of 409 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).