Austin Junior High School vs Julian Harris Elementary 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
Julian Harris Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
| Measure | Austin Junior High School Decatur, Alabama | Julian Harris Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #351 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #27619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Julian Harris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 64.6%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.9).
- •Austin Junior High School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 349.
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 Julian Harris Elementary 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 Julian Harris Elementary 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. Julian Harris Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Junior High School and Julian Harris Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Austin Junior High School is unranked and Julian Harris Elementary School is 351st of 699 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).