Meigs Middle School

586 North Main
Decatur, TN 37322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Meigs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meigs Middle School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meigs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meigs Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1004 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meigs Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
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Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meigs Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
57%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meigs Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Meigs Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meigs Middle School's ranking?
Meigs Middle School is ranked #1004 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Meigs Middle School?
380 students attend Meigs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Meigs Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meigs Middle School?
Meigs Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meigs Middle School offer ?
Meigs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meigs Middle School part of?
Meigs Middle School is part of Meigs County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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