Carson El vs Decatur H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 533 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Decatur H S
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
| Measure | Carson El Decatur, Texas | Decatur H S Decatur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2367 of 4,686 | #712 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #29375 of 50,301 | #8125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 1,163 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 43.8).
- •Decatur H S does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Decatur H S does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Carson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 43.5%).
- •Carson El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.9).
- •Decatur H S is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 489.
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 Carson El better than Decatur H S?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur H S ranks higher (51.0 vs 43.8 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 Carson El and Decatur H S?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson El: 489. Decatur H S: 1,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson El and Decatur H S rank in Texas?
Carson El is 2367th of 4,686 and Decatur H S is 712th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).