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Austin High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 10–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,025

students

District

Decatur City

County Context Score

53/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

3004 Modaus Road, Decatur, AL, 35601

School District

Decatur City

NCES Identifiers

School ID
010117000426
District ID
0101170

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

10–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,025 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Austin High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Morgan County has 45 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 20 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Austin High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Decatur City, Morgan County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 10–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Austin High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Decatur City.

School scale

1,025 students

Austin High School reports 1,025 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 11 other high schools in Morgan County with enrollment data, 9 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 411 students.

County peer set

12 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 425 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

20 district schools

Decatur City lists 12 primary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

12

Middle

2

High

4

Other

2

Nearby context inside Decatur City

Austinville Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 416 studentsListed
BanksCaddell Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 453 studentsListed
Benjamin Davis Elementary SchoolPK–2 · Primary · 268 studentsListed
Chestnut Grove Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 447 studentsListed
Eastwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 252 studentsListed
Frances Nungester Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 390 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Hartselle High School9–121,031 students
Decatur High School9–121,040 students
Albert P Brewer High School9–12717 students
Priceville High School9–12512 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Austin High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Decatur City.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Austin High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Austin High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Austin High School with nearby schools?

Austin High School should be compared with 12 high schools in Morgan County, plus other schools in Decatur City. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Austin High School?

Before using Austin High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Decatur City.

Part of Decatur City

Austin High School is one of 20 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,745 students across 20 schools.

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Schools in District

20

Reported Enrollment

8,745

20 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Austin Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Austinville Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Decatur High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • Eastwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • BanksCaddell Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Decatur Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Oak Park Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • West Decatur Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Walter Jackson Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Hartselle High School

Grades 9–12
1,031 students
RegularProfile

Decatur High School

Grades 9–12
1,040 students
RegularProfile

Albert P Brewer High School

Grades 9–12
717 students
RegularListed only

Priceville High School

Grades 9–12
512 students
RegularListed only

West Morgan High School

Grades 9–12
438 students
RegularListed only

Morgan County Schools

County Context Score

53/100

County-level composite across 45 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor