Decatur Middle School vs Decatur Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
Decatur Northside Elementary
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
278 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Arkansas | Decatur Northside Elementary Decatur, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 211 | #367 of 511 |
| National rank | #13303 of 15,369 | #36565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 162 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Northside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 22.6).
- •Decatur Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Decatur Northside Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 162.
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 Decatur Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Northside Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 22.6 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 Decatur Northside Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 162. Decatur Northside Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Decatur Northside Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Decatur Middle School is 198th of 211 and Decatur Northside Elementary is 367th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).