#712 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#8125 of 16,910 nationally
About Decatur H S
Decatur H S is a public high located in Decatur, in the Decatur ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,163 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 712th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,163.
There are 6 schools in Decatur; Decatur H S ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Decatur H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Decatur H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carson El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 533 m away
STEM Academy at Enis El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 2.3 km away
McCarroll Middle
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students · 2.3 km away
Rann El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students · 3.0 km away
Young El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 4.0 km away
Paradise H S
Paradise · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students · 13 km away
Paradise Middle
Paradise · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students · 13 km away
Paradise Int
Paradise · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
225 students · 13 km away
Paradise El
Paradise · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
414 students · 14 km away
Bridgeport H S
Bridgeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Alvarado H S
Alvarado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
Hargrave H S
Huffman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Kilgore H S
Kilgore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
Ysleta H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,168 students
Southwest H S
Fort Worth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,155 students
Mabank H S
Mabank · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,173 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur H S a good school?
Decatur H S has a Success Index (US) of 51.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #712 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Decatur H S rank in Texas?
Decatur H S ranks #712 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #8125 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Decatur H S?
Decatur H S had 1,163 students in 2025.
Is Decatur H S a elementary school or a high school?
Decatur H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Decatur H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Decatur H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.