Decatur Middle School vs Priceville Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 10 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
Priceville Junior High School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
483 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Alabama | Priceville Junior High School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 263 | #50 of 263 |
| National rank | #8565 of 15,369 | #5295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 818 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Priceville Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 45.7).
- •Priceville Junior High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Priceville Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Priceville Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 63.6%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.6).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 483.
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 Priceville Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Priceville Junior High School ranks higher (60.9 vs 45.7 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 Priceville Junior High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 818. Priceville Junior High School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Priceville Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Decatur Middle School is 119th of 263 and Priceville Junior High School is 50th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).