How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Decatur City | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, Alabama | Rainsville, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 8,745 | 8,717 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Decatur City | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,832 | $12,528 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| State Revenue | 47.0% | 61.4% |
| Local Revenue | 39.5% | 18.0% |
Decatur City
Federal State Local
DeKalb County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Decatur City | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.3% | 51.8% |
| African American | 29.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.7% | 35.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 10.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 65.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Decatur City | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 31 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.5:1 | 429.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 22.7% |
School Types
Decatur City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
DeKalb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.