Decatur High School vs Gentry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
173 students
Gentry High School
Gentry · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Arkansas | Gentry High School Gentry, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 276 | #118 of 276 |
| National rank | #15454 of 16,910 | #9428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 173 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Decatur | Gentry |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 18.9).
- •Gentry High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Gentry High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Gentry High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 100%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 7.1).
- •Gentry High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 173.
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 Gentry High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry High School ranks higher (46.1 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 Decatur High School and Gentry High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Gentry in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 173. Gentry High School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Gentry High School rank in Arkansas?
Decatur High School is 265th of 276 and Gentry High School is 118th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).