Schools in Decatur, Alabama (2025)
20 schools · 9,854 students · 20 public · median Enrollment 463.
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Ranked schools in Decatur
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
- 366Priceville High SchoolDecatur · Public High62% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 461Priceville Junior High SchoolDecatur · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 559Walter Jackson Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 251 students
- 656Benjamin Davis Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary55.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 251 students
- 751Chestnut Grove Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 848Career Academies of DecaturDecatur · Public High73.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 269 students
- 948Austin Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 1046Julian Harris Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 349 students
- 1146Decatur Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 1241Frances Nungester Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 1339Decatur High SchoolDecatur · Public High41% Math proficiency · 915 students
- 1438Woodmeade Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1538Austin High SchoolDecatur · Public High39% Math proficiency · 999 students
- 1630Oak Park Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 1729BanksCaddell Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 1824Austinville Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 1919West 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 | Priceville High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 4 | Priceville Junior High School Decatur · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 60.9 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 5 | Walter Jackson Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 6 | Benjamin Davis Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 55.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 251 |
| 7 | Chestnut Grove Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 8 | Career Academies of Decatur Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 73.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 269 |
| 9 | Austin Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–7 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 10 | Julian Harris Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 349 |
| 11 | Decatur Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 12 | Frances Nungester Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 13 | Decatur High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 915 |
| 14 | Woodmeade Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 15 | Austin High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 999 |
| 16 | Oak Park Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 17 | BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 18 | Austinville Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 19 | West Decatur Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 407 |
Other schools in Decatur
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Decatur?
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Decatur 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?
Decatur has 20 schools (12 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle, 1 other) educating 9,854 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Decatur?
The median Enrollment across schools in Decatur is 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.