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Meigs County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Meigs County, Tennessee operates 4 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 1,797 students (about 449 per campus). That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Meigs County

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
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,797
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,375
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
864 students
Middle
1
406 students
High
1
527 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meigs County Public Schools
1,797 students · 1 district in Meigs County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Meigs County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.3% under 18

Test scores in Meigs County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 4 schools in Meigs County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Meigs County High SchoolDecaturHigh09-12527·
Meigs North ElementaryDecaturElementaryPK-05472·
Meigs Middle SchoolDecaturMiddle06-08406·
Meigs South ElementaryDecaturElementaryPK-05392·

Cities in Meigs County

Decatur4 schools

About Meigs County

Meigs County is a thinly populated county of about 13,343 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,797 students across 4 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,375, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Meigs County spans 2 elementary schools (864 students), 1 middle school (406), and 1 high school (527).

Meigs County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,797 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Meigs County has expanded 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,752 students to 1,797.

On this page, the community for Meigs County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Meigs County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Meigs County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 1,797.
How many high schools are in Meigs County?
Meigs County, Tennessee has 1 public high school, serving approximately 527 students.
How many middle schools are in Meigs County?
Meigs County, Tennessee has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 406 students.
How many elementary schools are in Meigs County?
Meigs County, Tennessee has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 864 students.
What is the largest school district in Meigs County?
Meigs County Public Schools is the largest school district in Meigs County, serving approximately 1,797 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Meigs County?
Meigs County has roughly 13,343 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Meigs County?
Median household income in Meigs County is $61,375, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Meigs County?
Approximately 13.5% of adults 25 and older in Meigs County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Meigs County?
Meigs County residents are approximately 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Meigs County is owner-occupied?
Meigs County has about 6,275 housing units, of which roughly 81.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data