Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decatur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Decatur High School's student population of 1,162 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Decatur High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5279 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur High School's ranking?
Decatur High School is ranked #5279 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Decatur High School often compared to?
Decatur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Decatur High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
1,162 students attend Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Decatur High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur High School offer ?
Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur High School part of?
Decatur High School is part of Decatur Independent School District.
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