Decatur Middle School vs Foley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
Foley Middle School
Foley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
823 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Alabama | Foley Middle School Foley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 263 | #144 of 263 |
| National rank | #8565 of 15,369 | #9577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 818 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| city | Decatur | Foley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 41.1).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Foley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 63.6%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Foley Middle School is the larger school with 823 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 Middle School better than Foley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Middle School ranks higher (45.7 vs 41.1 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 Middle School and Foley Middle School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Foley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 818. Foley Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Foley Middle School rank in Alabama?
Decatur Middle School is 119th of 263 and Foley Middle School is 144th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).