East Lawrence High School vs. Decatur High School
Should you attend East Lawrence High School or Decatur High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, East Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,040 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
474 students
1,040 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#627 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
118
341
Grade 10 Students
126
260
Grade 11 Students
109
221
Grade 12 Students
121
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
32%
% Black
15%
26%
% White
73%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
