BanksCaddell Elementary School vs Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 993 m 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 Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 699 | #119 of 263 |
| National rank | #39441 of 50,301 | #8565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 28.6).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 818 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Middle School ranks higher (45.7 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 Middle School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BanksCaddell Elementary School: 477. Decatur Middle School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BanksCaddell Elementary School and Decatur Middle School rank in Alabama?
BanksCaddell Elementary School is 541st of 699 and Decatur Middle School is 119th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).