Decatur City School District
School District · Decatur, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,832
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,832
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#9 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,832
+$2,024 vs Alabama median
District size
8,665 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Decatur City
Decatur City is a Decatur, Alabama school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 8,665 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $14,832 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Decatur City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Davis Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Decatur City students show an average math proficiency of 34.1% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Decatur City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Decatur City with test data.
Schools in Decatur City
18 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Decatur
- Total Enrollment
- 8,665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 555
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Decatur City?
Decatur City has 18 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Decatur City?
The average composite rating for Decatur City is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Decatur City?
Decatur City spends $14,832 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Decatur City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Decatur City is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Decatur City?
Benjamin Davis Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Decatur City with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Decatur City?
Across schools in Decatur City with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Decatur City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Decatur City has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Decatur City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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