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6.6 avg / 10

Meigs County School District

School District · Decatur, Tennessee

Students: 1,786
Teachers (FTE): 124

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,171

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Meigs County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Meigs North Elementary

7.0/10

Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Meigs County High School

6.6/10

Decatur · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Meigs South Elementary

6.6/10

Decatur · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#68 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,171

$240 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,786 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

The short answer

Meigs County ranks #68 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Meigs County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meigs North Elementary (7.0/10), Meigs County High School (6.6/10), and Meigs South Elementary (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Meigs County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Meigs North Elementary 7.0 / 10
2 Meigs County High School 6.6 / 10
3 Meigs South Elementary 6.6 / 10
4 Meigs Middle School 6.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Meigs County

Meigs County is a Decatur, Tennessee school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $11,171 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Meigs County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Meigs North Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Meigs County students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Meigs County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Meigs County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Decatur
Total Enrollment
1,786
Teachers (FTE)
124
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Meigs County?

Meigs County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Meigs County?

The average composite rating for Meigs County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Meigs County?

Meigs County spends $11,171 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Meigs County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Meigs County is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Meigs County?

Meigs North Elementary is the highest-rated school in Meigs County with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Meigs County?

Across schools in Meigs County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Meigs County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Meigs County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
38.9%
ELA Proficiency
41.0%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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