Meigs South Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Tennessee 37322 · Meigs County
#603 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#43466 of 50,301 nationally
About Meigs South Elementary
Meigs South Elementary is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the Meigs County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 603rd of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (24th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 4 schools in Decatur; Meigs South Elementary ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- 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 Meigs South Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Meigs South Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frazier Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 9.8 km away
Rogers Creek Elementary
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students · 11 km away
Meigs County High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students · 12 km away
Meigs Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Scenic Hills Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Eastview Elementary
Greeneville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Douglass Elementary/Middle
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
393 students
Discovery School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
Gene W. Brown Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Lamar Elementary
Jonesborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
391 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meigs South Elementary a good school?
Meigs South Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #603 of 913 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 Meigs South Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Meigs South Elementary ranks #603 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #43466 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meigs South Elementary?
Meigs South Elementary had 392 students in 2025.
Is Meigs South Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Meigs South Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meigs South Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Meigs South Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.