For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,162 students in Decatur, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Decatur, TX is Decatur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Decatur, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Decatur, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Decatur, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Decatur, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, TX include Decatur High School.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur?
1 public high schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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