Austin Middle School vs Julian Harris Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 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
Julian Harris Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
| Measure | Austin Middle School Decatur, Alabama | Julian Harris Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 263 | #351 of 699 |
| National rank | #8134 of 15,369 | #27619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 727 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 46.4).
- •Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Julian Harris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Julian Harris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 64.8%).
- •Austin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Austin Middle School is the larger school with 727 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 Middle School better than Julian Harris Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Middle School ranks higher (47.7 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austin Middle School and Julian Harris Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle School: 727. Julian Harris Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle School and Julian Harris Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Austin Middle School is 109th of 263 and Julian Harris Elementary School is 351st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).