Schools in Decatur City, Alabama (2025)
18 schools · 8,865 students · 18 public · median Enrollment 436.
Decatur City, in Alabama, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,865 students. By level there are 12 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 1 other; by sector 18 public.
The median Enrollment across Decatur City's schools is 436, below the Alabama median of 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School (71.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Eastwood Elementary School (69.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Walter Jackson Elementary School (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), Decatur Middle School (818 students).
Ranked schools in Decatur City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 171Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 297 students
- 270Eastwood Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 359Walter Jackson Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 251 students
- 456Benjamin Davis Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary55.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 251 students
- 551Chestnut Grove Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 648Career Academies of DecaturDecatur · Public High73.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 269 students
- 748Austin Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 846Julian Harris Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 349 students
- 946Decatur Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 1041Frances Nungester Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 1139Decatur High SchoolDecatur · Public High41% Math proficiency · 915 students
- 1238Woodmeade Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1338Austin High SchoolDecatur · Public High39% Math proficiency · 999 students
- 1430Oak Park Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 1529BanksCaddell Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 1624Austinville Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 1719West Decatur Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 407 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 71.0 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 297 |
| 2 | Eastwood Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 3 | Walter Jackson Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 4 | Benjamin Davis Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 55.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 251 |
| 5 | Chestnut Grove Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 6 | Career Academies of Decatur Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 73.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 269 |
| 7 | Austin Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–7 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 8 | Julian Harris Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 349 |
| 9 | Decatur Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 10 | Frances Nungester Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 11 | Decatur High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 915 |
| 12 | Woodmeade Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 13 | Austin High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 999 |
| 14 | Oak Park Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 15 | BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 16 | Austinville Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 17 | West Decatur Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 407 |
Other schools in Decatur City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Decatur City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Decatur City?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Decatur City with a Success Index (US) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Decatur City?
Decatur City has 18 schools (12 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 8,865 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Decatur City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Decatur City is 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.