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#712 of 1,356 schools in AL
Decatur High Developmental
High School · Decatur City · Decatur, AL
A Decatur City high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
910 Somerville Road SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Decatur High Developmental score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Decatur High Developmental sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,107/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,216
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Austin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 8–9 | 2.2 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Decatur Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Decatur City
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #12 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Decatur High Developmental is listed in Decatur City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Decatur High Developmental
Decatur High Developmental is a public high school in Decatur, AL, part of Decatur City, serving approximately 38 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Decatur High Developmental
What grades does Decatur High Developmental serve?
Decatur High Developmental serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Decatur High Developmental?
Decatur High Developmental has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
How does Decatur High Developmental rank in AL?
Decatur High Developmental ranks #712 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Decatur High Developmental's MySchoolScout rating?
Decatur High Developmental has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Decatur High Developmental?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Decatur High Developmental has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Decatur High Developmental a charter school?
No, Decatur High Developmental is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Decatur High Developmental a Title I school?
No, Decatur High Developmental is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Decatur High Developmental?
73.7% of students at Decatur High Developmental qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (256) 552-3008
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 35601)
- 36,008
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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