Decatur High School vs West Decatur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 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
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Alabama | West Decatur Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 304 | #637 of 699 |
| National rank | #11160 of 16,910 | #45824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 915 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 915 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 18.5).
- •Decatur High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 81.1%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 407.
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 West Decatur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High School ranks higher (39.1 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 Decatur High School and West Decatur Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 915. West Decatur Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and West Decatur Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Decatur High School is 151st of 304 and West Decatur Elementary School is 637th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).