Austin Junior High School vs Career Academies of Decatur
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 137 m 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
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
| Measure | Austin Junior High School Decatur, Alabama | Career Academies of Decatur Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #93 of 304 |
| National rank | – | #8904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 664 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Career Academies of Decatur does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.1).
- •Austin Junior High School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 269.
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 Career Academies of Decatur?
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 Career Academies of Decatur?
About 137 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Junior High School: 664. Career Academies of Decatur: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Junior High School and Career Academies of Decatur rank in Alabama?
Austin Junior High School is unranked and Career Academies of Decatur is 93rd of 304 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).