What types of schools are available in Decatur, Alabama?

Decatur, Alabama offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Decatur, Alabama

Q: How many schools are in Decatur, Alabama?

There are 21 schools in Decatur, Alabama, serving 9,891 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Decatur?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Decatur, Alabama, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

9,891

Total Students

Across Decatur

14.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

21 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 999 students at Austin High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Walter Jackson Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1950 Park St Se, Decatur, AL 35601

Priceville Junior High School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

311 Highway 67 South, Decatur, AL 35603

Priceville High School

publichighGrade 9-12

2650 N Bethel Rd, Decatur, AL 35603

Austin Junior High School

publichighGrade 8-9

1625 Danville Road Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

Career Academies Of Decatur

publichighGrade 9-12

1229 Westmead Street Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

Decatur High Developmental

publichighGrade 9-12

910 Somerville Road Se, Decatur, AL 35601

Frances Nungester Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

726 Tammy St Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

Julian Harris Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

Benjamin Davis Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-K2

417 Monroe Dr Nw, Decatur, AL 35601

Chestnut Grove Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

Woodmeade Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1400 19Th Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

publicmiddleGrade 6-7

2715 Danville Rd Sw, Decatur, AL 35603

Decatur Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1011 Prospect Drive Se, Decatur, AL 35601

West Decatur Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

708 Memorial Dr Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

Oak Park Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1218 16Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601

Bankscaddell Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

211 Gordon Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35601

910 Somerville Road, Decatur, AL 35601

3004 Modaus Road, Decatur, AL 35601

Austinville Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2320 Clara Ave Sw, Decatur, AL 35601

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

publicelementaryGrade 3-5

801 Wilson St Nw, Decatur, AL 35601

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Decatur

Decatur, Alabama is home to 21 schools serving over 9,891 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Decatur, Alabama?

There are 21 schools in Decatur, serving 9,891 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Decatur?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Decatur include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Decatur?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Decatur is 14.8:1.

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