Best Schools in Decatur County, TN
Decatur County, TN has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,552 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Decatur County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur County, TN
The top high schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur County, TN
The top middle schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decatur County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur County, TN
The top elementary schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decaturville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Parsons Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur County, TN has a total population of 11,435 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Decatur County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Decatur County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur County, TN
How many schools are in Decatur County, TN?
Decatur County, TN has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,552 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Decatur County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Decatur County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Decatur County
2 places in Decatur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Decaturville (2)
- Parsons (2)
School districts (1)
- Decatur County (4 schools)