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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,492 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
1,492 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
89%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,163 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,673 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,163
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,673
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Decatur County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Decatur County Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2740 Highway 641 S
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-1750
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-1750
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,492 students.
What is the rank of Decatur County School District?
Decatur County School District is ranked #27 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County School District?
89% of Decatur County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is Decatur County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,673 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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