Top Rankings
Decatur Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,786 students in Decatur Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Decatur Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
3,786 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Decatur Independent School District, which is ranked #567 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2005–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,528 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$47 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,601
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,528
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Decatur Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Stem Academy At Enis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Decatur High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur Independent School District?
Decatur Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,786 students.
What is the rank of Decatur Independent School District?
Decatur Independent School District is ranked #567 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur Independent School District?
57% of Decatur Independent School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur Independent School District?
Decatur Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Decatur Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,528 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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