The District conducts a high school graduate follow-up survey one year after graduation. Eighty percent of the students enroll in higher education. The Decatur Public Schools offer the most varied and enriched academic and extracurricular programs in the region. The middle school students have the use of fully equipped science labs, formal computer training, industrial arts, and home economic instruction. High school students may select one of four different foreign languages.
Computer labs are available after regular school hours for student and community use.
All schools have active Parent-Teacher Organizations and parents are encouraged to become involved in their child's school. Formal Art and non-performing fine arts programs begin at grade seven. The District is regionally known for its band and orchestra program. Suzuki lessons begin in kindergarten, orchestra instrument lessons grade 4 and organized band grade 5. At the middle schools show choir begins at grade seven.