Decatur Middle School vs Gravette Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.4 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
Gravette Upper Elementary
Gravette · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
480 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Arkansas | Gravette Upper Elementary Gravette, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 211 | #184 of 511 |
| National rank | #13303 of 15,369 | #24049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 162 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| city | Decatur | Gravette |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gravette Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 22.6).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 100%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.2).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary is the larger school with 480 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 Gravette Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gravette Upper Elementary ranks higher (51.6 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 Gravette Upper Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Gravette in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 162. Gravette Upper Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Gravette Upper Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Decatur Middle School is 198th of 211 and Gravette Upper Elementary is 184th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).