Decatur High School vs Walter Jackson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 km 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
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Alabama | Walter Jackson Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 304 | #187 of 699 |
| National rank | #11160 of 16,910 | #18624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 915 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 915 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 39.1).
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 63.3%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 251.
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 Walter Jackson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 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 Walter Jackson Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 915. Walter Jackson Elementary School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Walter Jackson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Decatur High School is 151st of 304 and Walter Jackson Elementary School is 187th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).