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Best Schools in Decatur, TX
Decatur, TX has 25 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,412 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Decatur don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur, TX
The top high schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alvord H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alvord Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
2. Paradise H S
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Projected Test Scores
Paradise Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
3. Boyd H S
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Projected Test Scores
Boyd Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
4. Decatur H S
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Projected Test Scores
Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
5. Krum H S
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Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
6. Chico H S
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Projected Test Scores
Chico Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, TX
The top middle schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alvord Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alvord Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
2. Paradise Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
3. Mccarroll Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
4. Chico Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chico Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
5. Krum Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
6. Boyd Middle
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Boyd Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 202 Students
7. Boyd Int
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Projected Test Scores
Boyd Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 200 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, TX
The top elementary schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Young El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
2. Boyd El
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Boyd Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
3. Alvord El
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Alvord Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Stem Academy At Enis El
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
5. Chico El
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Projected Test Scores
Chico Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
6. Paradise El
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Paradise Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 436 Students
7. Paradise Int
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Paradise Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 181 Students
8. Krum Early Education Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
9. Rann El
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
10. Carson El
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, TX has a total population of 13,444 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Decatur, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur, TX
How many schools are in Decatur, TX?
Decatur, TX has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,412 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Decatur score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Decatur don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Decatur
6 of 6 schools in Decatur carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3D: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Decatur. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.