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Decatur High School vs. Austin High School

Should you attend Decatur High School or Austin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Decatur High School
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Austin High School
3004 Modaus Road
Decatur, AL 35601
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Austin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,026 students in grades 9-12, Decatur 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 30% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,055 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,026 students
1,055 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Decatur High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Austin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Decatur High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Austin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Decatur High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Austin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Decatur High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Austin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#680 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#863 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Decatur High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Austin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in AL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Decatur High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Austin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Decatur High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Austin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
304
30
Grade 10 Students
292
396
Grade 11 Students
232
333
Grade 12 Students
198
296

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Decatur High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Austin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Decatur High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Austin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Decatur High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Austin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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