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Decatur City

Alabama · Public School District
20
Schools
8,745
Students
$15,570
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
72.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Decatur City is a public school district in Alabama serving 8,745 students across 20 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,570 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin Middle School06–08714
Decatur Middle School06–08815
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin High School10–121,025
Career Technical Center09–120
Decatur High Developmental09–1238
Decatur High School09–121,040
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin Junior High School08–09773
Long Term CaseKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,570Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
39%
State
47.0%
Local (property tax)
39.5%
Federal
13.5%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
8,745
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Decatur City?
Decatur City has 20 public schools, serving a total of 8,745 students.
What is the graduation rate for Decatur City?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Decatur City spend per student?
Decatur City spends $15,570 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Decatur City?
73% of students in Decatur City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Decatur City?
No, Decatur City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Decatur City serve?
Decatur City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Decatur City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Decatur City is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.