Top 5 Best Decatur County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,877 students in Decatur County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, TN are Decaturville Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and Scotts Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Decatur County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Hill Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Decatur County Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, TN include Decaturville Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and Scotts Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County, TN?
5 public schools are located in Decatur County, TN.
What percentage of students in Decatur County, TN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County, TN?
Decatur County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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