Decatur County Middle School vs Delk-Henson Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 129 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
Delk-Henson Intermediate School
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 4–6
422 students
| Measure | Decatur County Middle School Parsons, Tennessee | Delk-Henson Intermediate School Chapel Hill, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 307 | #72 of 307 |
| National rank | #9835 of 15,369 | #9158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 424 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Parsons | Chapel Hill |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delk-Henson Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 39.9).
- •Decatur County Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Delk-Henson Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Decatur County Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 422.
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 Delk-Henson Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Delk-Henson Intermediate School ranks higher (43.0 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 Delk-Henson Intermediate School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Parsons and Chapel Hill in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur County Middle School: 424. Delk-Henson Intermediate School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur County Middle School and Delk-Henson Intermediate School rank in Tennessee?
Decatur County Middle School is 83rd of 307 and Delk-Henson Intermediate School is 72nd of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).