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Decatur High School vs. Alvord High School

Should you attend Decatur High School or Alvord High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Decatur High School
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Alvord High School
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Alvord High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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).
Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Alvord High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,162 students
236 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Decatur High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alvord High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Decatur High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alvord High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Decatur High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alvord High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Decatur High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alvord High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alvord Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5156 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3556 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Decatur High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alvord High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvord High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvord High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvord High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Decatur High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alvord High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Decatur High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alvord High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
293
72
Grade 10 Students
324
65
Grade 11 Students
276
43
Grade 12 Students
269
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alvord High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alvord High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alvord High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
58%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alvord High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Decatur High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alvord High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Decatur High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alvord High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Decatur High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alvord High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Decatur High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alvord High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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