Decatur High School vs Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 238 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
915 students
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Alabama | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 304 | #119 of 263 |
| National rank | #11160 of 16,910 | #8565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 915 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 915 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 39.1).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 63.6%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 818.
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 Decatur High School better than Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Middle School ranks higher (45.7 vs 39.1 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 Decatur High School and Decatur Middle School?
About 238 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 915. Decatur Middle School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Decatur Middle School rank in Alabama?
Decatur High School is 151st of 304 and Decatur Middle School is 119th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).