Total enrollment
1,492
+10 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Decatur County
Tennessee · 1,492 students · 2 cities
Decatur County has 6 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 1,492 Tennessee students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Decatur County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Decatur County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,492 | #113 of 135 | #5,483 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #96 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.3% | #97 of 123 | #5,673 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Decaturville | High | 09-12 | 440 |
| Decatur County Middle School | Parsons | Middle | 05-08 | 424 |
| Parsons Elementary | Parsons | Elementary | PK-04 | 365 |
| Decaturville Elementary | Decaturville | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 |
| Decatur County Virtual Academy | Parsons | Combined | KG-12 | 33 |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Decaturville | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 |
About Decatur County
Decatur County is a low-population Tennessee school district running 6 schools with combined enrollment near 1,492.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Decatur County is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.
On a per-school basis, Decatur County runs about 249 students per school, 54% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 537.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Decatur County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,482 students to 1,492. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Decatur County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.