The Mission of Decatur City Schools is to provide an innovative learning community committed to academic excellence and meeting the unique needs of every individual. The Decatur City School System serves over 8,500 students in eighteen schools and is known for providing a rigorous academic program as well as a wide range of programs focused on preparing students for future careers in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, building sciences, and cyber security, among others. A state of the art Career Academy is being built that is scheduled for completion in Fall of 2024.