Decatur School District
School District · Decatur, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Decatur School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Decatur School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Decatur Northside Elementary
Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Decatur High School
Decatur · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#94 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,528
+$122 vs Arkansas median
District size
608 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
The short answer
Decatur School District ranks #94 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Decatur School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Decatur Northside Elementary (7.2/10), Decatur Middle School (7.2/10), and Decatur High School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Decatur School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur Northside Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Decatur Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Decatur High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Decatur School District
Decatur School District is a Decatur, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 608 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $12,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Decatur School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Decatur Northside Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Decatur School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Decatur School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Decatur School District with test data.
Schools in Decatur School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Decatur
- Total Enrollment
- 608
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Decatur School District?
Decatur School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Decatur School District?
The average composite rating for Decatur School District is 6.7/10. 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 School District?
Decatur School District spends $12,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Decatur School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Decatur School District is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Decatur School District?
Decatur Northside Elementary is the highest-rated school in Decatur School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Decatur School District?
Across schools in Decatur School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Decatur School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Decatur School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas 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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