Decatur H S vs Young El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur H S
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
Young El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Decatur H S Decatur, Texas | Young El Decatur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #712 of 1,419 | #2287 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8125 of 16,910 | #28828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,163 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 44.7).
- •Decatur H S does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Decatur H S does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Decatur H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Young El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.9).
- •Decatur H S is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 445.
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 H S better than Young El?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur H S ranks higher (51.0 vs 44.7 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 H S and Young El?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur H S: 1,163. Young El: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur H S and Young El rank in Texas?
Decatur H S is 712th of 1,419 and Young El is 2287th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).