Career Academies of Decatur vs West Decatur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 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
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Career Academies of Decatur Decatur, Alabama | West Decatur Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 304 | #637 of 699 |
| National rank | #8904 of 16,910 | #45824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Career Academies of Decatur scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 18.5).
- •Career Academies of Decatur does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Career Academies of Decatur does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.0).
- •West Decatur Elementary School is the larger school with 407 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 Career Academies of Decatur better than West Decatur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Career Academies of Decatur ranks higher (48.0 vs 18.5 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 West Decatur Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Academies of Decatur: 269. West Decatur Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Academies of Decatur and West Decatur Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Career Academies of Decatur is 93rd of 304 and West Decatur Elementary School is 637th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).