Austin High School vs. Decatur High School
Should I attend Austin High School or Decatur High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Austin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,037 students in grades 10-12, Austin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 997 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 27% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,037 students
997 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#625 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Graduation Rate
94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
19
278
Grade 10 Students
344
253
Grade 11 Students
374
266
Grade 12 Students
300
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
29%
31%
% Black
32%
25%
% White
35%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
