Summary:
The city of Decatur, Tennessee is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in Decatur generally perform below the state averages, there are some standout institutions that are worth highlighting.
Meigs County High School is the top-performing school in the area, outperforming the state in several subject areas like US History and English II. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students proficient in Biology I, and it ranks in the top half of Tennessee high schools. On the elementary level, Meigs North Elementary stands out, outperforming the state and county averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across multiple grade levels, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts.
While the schools in Decatur have a predominantly white student population, the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity and potential equity issues within the Meigs County school district. The overall lower performance compared to state averages suggests room for improvement, and understanding the factors contributing to the consistent rankings of these schools could provide valuable insights for other districts in the region.
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