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4 schools in Decatur

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public-school families in Decatur pick from 4 campuses serving the city's roughly 1,797 K-12 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Decatur

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,797
+45 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Meigs County High SchoolHigh09-12527
Meigs Middle SchoolMiddle06-08406
Meigs North ElementaryElementaryPK-05472
Meigs South ElementaryElementaryPK-05392

About Decatur

Decatur, Tennessee is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,797 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Decatur average about 449 students each, 16% below the Tennessee norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,797 students, grew 3% from the 1,752 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Decatur discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Decatur, Tennessee?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Decatur, with a combined enrollment of about 1,797.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Decatur?
Decatur has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Decatur?
Meigs County High School is the largest public school in Decatur by enrollment, with approximately 527 students.
What school districts serve Decatur?
Decatur public schools are operated by Meigs County.
What grade levels do public schools in Decatur cover?
Public schools in Decatur serve students from pre-K through grade 12.