Austin Middle School vs Career Academies of Decatur
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
| Measure | Austin Middle School Decatur, Alabama | Career Academies of Decatur Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 263 | #93 of 304 |
| National rank | #8134 of 15,369 | #8904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 727 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 48.0).
- •Austin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 73.2%).
- •Career Academies of Decatur does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.8).
- •Austin Middle School is the larger school with 727 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 Middle 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 Middle School and Career Academies of Decatur?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle School: 727. Career Academies of Decatur: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle School and Career Academies of Decatur rank in Alabama?
Austin Middle School is 109th of 263 and Career Academies of Decatur is 93rd of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).