Top Rankings
Decatur County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in Decatur County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Decatur County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
1,524 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Decatur County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
35 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
1,333 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
88%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
121
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,818 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,589
$12,030
Spending / Student
$10,818
$11,527
Best Decatur County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Parsons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,524 students.
What is the rank of Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District is ranked #22 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County School District?
88% of Decatur County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Decatur County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,818 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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