For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,325 students in Decatur, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, AL are Decatur High Developmental, Decatur High School and Priceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Decatur, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Priceville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Decatur, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #33.
Priceville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 N Bethel Rd
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 353-1950
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 353-1950
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 8-9
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Austin High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3004 Modaus Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 10-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Long Term Case
Alternative School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Decatur, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3045
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3045
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
East Alabama Medical Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Decatur, AL 35601
(334) 528-1010
Decatur, AL 35601
(334) 528-1010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizon High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3054
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3054
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Morgan County System Of Services Inc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2531 Alabama Hwy 20 West
Decatur, AL 35602
(256) 350-8434
Decatur, AL 35602
(256) 350-8434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Decatur, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, AL include Decatur High Developmental, Decatur High School and Priceville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur?
7 public high schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Decatur include: Decatur High School vs. Austin High School, Austin High School vs. Decatur High School, Decatur High Developmental vs. Decatur High School
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