Decatur: Schools & Education
Decatur is served by 22 public schools. Decatur High School is the largest at 1,040 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 10,452 students.
- ~2,494 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
23 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,494 residents per school. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Decatur City, Morgan County |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 22 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,785 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 582 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 6,778 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 69.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | John C Calhoun State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Tanner |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 306-2500 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Decatur Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 504 Cherry Street Ne |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 353-2993 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35602 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2340 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown