Adrienne C. Nelson High School vs Verne A Duncan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 680 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
Happy Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students
Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Happy Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Adrienne C. Nelson High School Happy Valley, Oregon | Verne A Duncan Elementary School Happy Valley, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 215 | #300 of 678 |
| National rank | #14157 of 16,910 | #29236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,536 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Happy Valley | Happy Valley |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 26.1).
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 58.5%).
- •Verne A Duncan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 27.4).
- •Adrienne C. Nelson High School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 400.
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 Adrienne C. Nelson High School better than Verne A Duncan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Verne A Duncan Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 26.1 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 Adrienne C. Nelson High School and Verne A Duncan Elementary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Happy Valley and Happy Valley in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School: 1,536. Verne A Duncan Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adrienne C. Nelson High School and Verne A Duncan Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School is 188th of 215 and Verne A Duncan Elementary School is 300th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).