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Best Schools in Decatur, TN
Decatur, TN has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,047 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Decatur exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur, TN
The top high schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rhea County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1500 Students
2. Meigs County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
3. Mcminn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, TN
The top middle schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rhea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
2. Spring City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
3. Meigs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, TN
The top elementary schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
2. Frazier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
3. E K Baker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 350 Students
4. Meigs North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
5. Rogers Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcminn County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 283 Students
6. Meigs South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meigs County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, TN has a total population of 7,163 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, 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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, 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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur, TN
How many schools are in Decatur, TN?
Decatur, TN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,047 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Decatur score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Decatur exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur?
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: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Decatur
4 of 4 schools in Decatur carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 4 public schools we grade in Decatur. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.