For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,688 students in Decatur, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 185 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Decatur, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Grades: PK-6
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Grades: 6-12
| 811 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur?
4 public schools are located in Decatur.
What percentage of students in Decatur go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Decatur are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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