Brinkley High School vs Decatur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 335 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinkley High School
Brinkley · Public high · Grades 7–12
170 students
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
173 students
| Measure | Brinkley High School Brinkley, Arkansas | Decatur High School Decatur, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 276 | #265 of 276 |
| National rank | #14904 of 16,910 | #15454 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 170 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Brinkley | Decatur |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brinkley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 18.9).
- •Brinkley High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Brinkley High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Brinkley High School does better on students per teacher (3.3 vs 6.4).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 170.
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 Brinkley High School better than Decatur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brinkley High School ranks higher (22.2 vs 18.9 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 Brinkley High School and Decatur High School?
About 335 km in a straight line, between Brinkley and Decatur in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinkley High School: 170. Decatur High School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinkley High School and Decatur High School rank in Arkansas?
Brinkley High School is 247th of 276 and Decatur High School is 265th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).