Decatur Middle School vs Oak Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.1 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
Oak Park Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Alabama | Oak Park Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 263 | #526 of 699 |
| National rank | #8565 of 15,369 | #38495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 30.1).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 70.9%).
- •Oak Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.0).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 481.
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 Oak Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Middle School ranks higher (45.7 vs 30.1 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 Oak Park Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 818. Oak Park Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Oak Park Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Decatur Middle School is 119th of 263 and Oak Park Elementary School is 526th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).