Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Decatur High School serves the entire district of Decatur, AR, covering an area of approximately 49.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Decatur High School's student population of 173 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Bulldogs
School Rankings
Decatur High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
41%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
39%
57%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur High School's ranking?
Decatur High School is ranked #861 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Decatur High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
173 students attend Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Decatur High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur High School offer ?
Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Decatur High School part of?
Decatur High School is part of Decatur School District.
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