Excellent
#166 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Decatur County Middle School
Middle School · Decatur County · Parsons, TN
A middle school in Parsons, TN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2740 Hwy 641 South, Parsons, TN 38363
- Math 56% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Decatur County Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Decatur County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parsons), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,955
Median home value
$105,700
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38363; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Decatur County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Decatur County Middle School is listed in Decatur County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Decatur County Middle School
Decatur County Middle School is a public middle school in Parsons, TN, part of Decatur County, serving approximately 416 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Decatur County Middle School
What grades does Decatur County Middle School serve?
Decatur County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Decatur County Middle School?
Decatur County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur County Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Decatur County Middle School rank in TN?
Decatur County Middle School ranks #166 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Decatur County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Decatur County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Decatur County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Decatur County Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Decatur County Middle School a charter school?
No, Decatur County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Decatur County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Decatur County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (731) 847-6510
- Area population (ZIP 38363)
- 5,600
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38363; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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