Top Rankings
Decatur City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,745 students in Decatur City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Decatur City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
8,745 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
540 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Decatur City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.62
# American Indian Students
19 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,867 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
11%
# Black Students
2,615 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
30%
32%
# White Students
2,671 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
31%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
465 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
311
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
736
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
747
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
636
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
666
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
608
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
636
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
635
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
605
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
664
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
773
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
623
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
541
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
564
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,448 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,617 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,448
$12,892
Spending / Student
$14,617
$12,112
Best Decatur City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Grades: 3-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1802 26th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3043
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3043
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3031
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3031
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Julian Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #77.
Woodmeade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3023
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3023
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Decatur High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Austinville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Clara Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3050
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Oak Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1218 16th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1111.
Decatur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Prospect Drive Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1212.
Austin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 8-9
| 773 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Austin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-4622
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3040
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1515.
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1616.
Austin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3004 Modaus Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 10-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1717.
West Decatur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Memorial Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3027
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3027
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Grades: PK-2
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Long Term Case
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur City School District?
Decatur City School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,745 students.
What is the rank of Decatur City School District?
Decatur City School District is ranked #73 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur City School District?
33% of Decatur City School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur City School District?
Decatur City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Decatur City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,617 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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