Career Academies of Decatur vs Hackleburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
Hackleburg High School
Hackleburg · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
| Measure | Career Academies of Decatur Decatur, Alabama | Hackleburg High School Hackleburg, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 304 | #200 of 304 |
| National rank | #8904 of 16,910 | #12883 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 269 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Decatur | Hackleburg |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Academies of Decatur scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 32.0).
- •Hackleburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 73.2%).
- •Career Academies of Decatur does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 20.4).
- •Career Academies of Decatur is the larger school with 269 students compared with 265.
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 Career Academies of Decatur better than Hackleburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academies of Decatur ranks higher (48.0 vs 32.0 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 Career Academies of Decatur and Hackleburg High School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Hackleburg in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academies of Decatur: 269. Hackleburg High School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academies of Decatur and Hackleburg High School rank in Alabama?
Career Academies of Decatur is 93rd of 304 and Hackleburg High School is 200th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).