Decatur County Middle School vs Decaturville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur County Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 5–8
424 students
Decaturville Elementary
Decaturville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | Decatur County Middle School Parsons, Tennessee | Decaturville Elementary Decaturville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 307 | #124 of 913 |
| National rank | #9835 of 15,369 | #15846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Parsons | Decaturville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decaturville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 39.9).
- •Decaturville Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Decaturville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Decatur County Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Decatur County Middle School better than Decaturville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Decaturville Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 39.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Decatur County Middle School and Decaturville Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Parsons and Decaturville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur County Middle School: 424. Decaturville Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur County Middle School and Decaturville Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Decatur County Middle School is 83rd of 307 and Decaturville Elementary is 124th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).