BanksCaddell Elementary School vs Decatur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
915 students
| Measure | BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Decatur High School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 699 | #151 of 304 |
| National rank | #39441 of 50,301 | #11160 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 915 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 915 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 28.6).
- •BanksCaddell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 76.5%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 477.
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 BanksCaddell Elementary School better than Decatur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High School ranks higher (39.1 vs 28.6 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 BanksCaddell Elementary School and Decatur High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BanksCaddell Elementary School: 477. Decatur High School: 915. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BanksCaddell Elementary School and Decatur High School rank in Alabama?
BanksCaddell Elementary School is 541st of 699 and Decatur High School is 151st of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).