Austin Junior High School vs West Decatur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.2 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
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Austin Junior High School Decatur, Alabama | West Decatur Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #637 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #45824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 81.1%).
- •Austin Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Austin Junior High School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 407.
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 West Decatur 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 West Decatur Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Junior High School: 664. West Decatur Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Junior High School and West Decatur Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Austin Junior High School is unranked and West Decatur Elementary School is 637th of 699 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).