Decatur County Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parsons, Tennessee 38363 · Decatur County
#83 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee
#9835 of 15,369 nationally
About Decatur County Middle School
Decatur County Middle School is a public middle located in Parsons, in the Decatur County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 424 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 83rd of 307 ranked middle schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 424.
There are 2 schools in Parsons; Decatur County Middle School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Decatur County Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Decatur County Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riverside High School
Decaturville · Public high · Grades 9–12
440 students · 1.7 km away
Little Panthers Preschool
Decaturville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.2 km away
Parsons Elementary
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
365 students · 3.9 km away
Decaturville Elementary
Decaturville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students · 4.1 km away
Pin Oak Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
William Henry Oliver Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Westmoreland Middle School
Westmoreland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Delk-Henson Intermediate School
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 4–6
422 students
Lewisburg Middle School
Lewisburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
428 students
East Middle School
Tullahoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
Cannon County Middle School
Woodbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
419 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur County Middle School a good school?
Decatur County Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #83 of 307 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Decatur County Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Decatur County Middle School ranks #83 of 307 middle schools in Tennessee and #9835 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Decatur County Middle School?
Decatur County Middle School had 424 students in 2025.
Is Decatur County Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Decatur County Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Decatur County Middle School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Decatur County Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.