Total enrollment
1,797
+35 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Meigs County
Tennessee · 1,797 students · 1 city
Of the 4 public K-12 schools run by Meigs County, combined student count is roughly 1,797, with 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Meigs County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Meigs County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,797 | #105 of 135 | #4,808 of 9,210 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #108 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.6% | #111 of 123 | #6,215 of 6,848 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs County High School | Decatur | High | 09-12 | 527 |
| Meigs North Elementary | Decatur | Elementary | PK-05 | 472 |
| Meigs Middle School | Decatur | Middle | 06-08 | 406 |
| Meigs South Elementary | Decatur | Elementary | PK-05 | 392 |
About Meigs County
As a compact district in Tennessee, Meigs County teaches 1,797 students across 4 schools.
In terms of grade levels, Meigs County is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Meigs County is about 449, below the Tennessee average of roughly 537.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,762 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,797 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Meigs County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.