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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEIGS COUNTY·NCES 470291001009

Meigs County High School

105 Abel Avenue, Decatur, TN 37322 · (423) 334-5797 · Meigs County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL527 STUDENTS
Enrollment
527
High
DISTRICT 449 · STATE 754
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
141
Grade 10
134
Grade 11
121
Grade 12
131
Student demographics
White
48592%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
204%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 21%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
122%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26450%
Female
26350%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
44.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +0.3pp since 2022
Math
24.7%
TN avg 39.3% . +8.8pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
527
-10 (-2%) vs 2017
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Meigs County High School

As a small four-year high school in Decatur, Tennessee, Meigs County High School teaches 527 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Meigs County. Enrollment runs roughly 30% smaller than the state mean of about 754.

Meigs County runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,797 students. Meigs County High School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Meigs County High School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Beyond that, the school records 4% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In the area at large, census data for Meigs County shows median household earnings sit near $61,375, about 14% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Meigs County High School is one of 4 public schools in Meigs County (combined enrollment of about 1,797 students).

Nearest neighbor: Meigs Middle School, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Meigs County High School's enrollment has held roughly steady since 2018, when it stood at 537 (now 527).

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Meigs County at a glance

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Population
13,343
Census ACS
Median income
$61,375
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,797 students

Quick facts

School name
Meigs County High School
District
Meigs County
Address
105 Abel Avenue, Decatur, TN 37322
Phone
(423) 334-5797
County
Meigs County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
527
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470291001009
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Meigs County
Other schools in Decatur
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Meigs County High School
What is the total enrollment at Meigs County High School?
Meigs County High School enrolls approximately 527 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Meigs County High School serve?
Meigs County High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student diversity at Meigs County High School?
Student demographics at Meigs County High School are roughly 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Meigs County High School?
Meigs County High School is overseen by Meigs County in Meigs County.
What city is Meigs County High School in?
Meigs County High School is located in Decatur, TN.
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