Austin Junior High School vs Austin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Junior High School
Decatur · Public other · Grades 8–9
664 students
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students
| Measure | Austin Junior High School Decatur, Alabama | Austin Middle School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #109 of 263 |
| National rank | – | #8134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 664 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 64.8%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Austin Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 664.
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 Austin Junior High School better than Austin Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Austin Junior High School and Austin Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Junior High School: 664. Austin Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Junior High School and Austin Middle School rank in Alabama?
Austin Junior High School is unranked and Austin Middle School is 109th of 263 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).