Empire HS vs Mark Twain ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire HS
Duncan · Public high · Grades 9–12
150 students
Mark Twain ES
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
160 students
| Measure | Empire HS Duncan, Oklahoma | Mark Twain ES Duncan, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 409 | #598 of 899 |
| National rank | #14567 of 16,910 | #40861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 150 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Duncan | Duncan |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 24.0).
- •Mark Twain ES does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Mark Twain ES does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Empire HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 91.9%).
- •Mark Twain ES does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.4).
- •Mark Twain ES is the larger school with 160 students compared with 150.
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 Empire HS better than Mark Twain ES?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain ES ranks higher (26.3 vs 24.0 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 Empire HS and Mark Twain ES?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire HS: 150. Mark Twain ES: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire HS and Mark Twain ES rank in Oklahoma?
Empire HS is 241st of 409 and Mark Twain ES is 598th of 899 among high schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).