For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 840 students in Decatur County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, TN are Scotts Hill Elementary School and Decatur County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Decatur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur County Middle 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
| 416 students
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, TN include Scotts Hill Elementary School and Decatur County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur County?
2 public middle schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Decatur County include: Decatur County Middle School vs. Scotts Hill Elementary School, Scotts Hill Elementary School vs. Decatur County Middle School
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