Decatur High School vs Gentry Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 8.4 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 Intermediate School
Gentry · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
416 students
| Measure | Decatur High School Decatur, Arkansas | Gentry Intermediate School Gentry, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 276 | #206 of 511 |
| National rank | #15454 of 16,910 | #25372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 173 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| city | Decatur | Gentry |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 18.9).
- •Gentry Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Gentry Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Gentry Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 100%).
- •Decatur High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 16.0).
- •Gentry Intermediate School is the larger school with 416 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 Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Intermediate School ranks higher (49.7 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 Intermediate School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Gentry in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High School: 173. Gentry Intermediate School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High School and Gentry Intermediate School rank in Arkansas?
Decatur High School is 265th of 276 and Gentry Intermediate School is 206th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).