Decatur City School District

212 4th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,679 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 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
8,679 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
503 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Decatur City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#69 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Decatur City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Decatur City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Decatur City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Decatur City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.62
# American Indian Students
20 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,771 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
10%
# Black Students
2,603 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
30%
32%
# White Students
2,794 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
32%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
395 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
299
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
744
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
657
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
672
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
601
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
632
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
642
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
608
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
686
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
716
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
651
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
601
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
647
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
523
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,558 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Decatur City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$128 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Decatur City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,558
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Decatur City  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,728
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Decatur City  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Decatur City School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3031
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Eastwood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1802 26th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3043
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #55.
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Julian Harris Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #88.
Austin Junior High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 8-9
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Decatur High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #1010.
Austin Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodmeade Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3023
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1212.
Decatur Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Prospect Drive Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #1313.
Austin High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3004 Modaus Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 10-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1414.
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1515.
Austinville Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Clara Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Park Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 16h Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1717.
West Decatur Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Memorial Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3027
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
417 Monroe Dr Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3025
Grades: PK-2
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Long Term Case
Alternative School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Grades: K-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Decatur City School District?
Decatur City School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,679 students.
What is the rank of Decatur City School District?
Decatur City School District is ranked #68 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur City School District?
32% of Decatur City School District students are Hispanic, 32% 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 18:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Decatur City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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