Decatur County Middle School vs Parsons Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.9 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
Parsons Elementary
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
365 students
| Measure | Decatur County Middle School Parsons, Tennessee | Parsons Elementary Parsons, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 307 | #319 of 913 |
| National rank | #9835 of 15,369 | #32699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 424 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Parsons | Parsons |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 38.9).
- •Parsons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Decatur County Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 365.
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 Parsons Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur County Middle School ranks higher (39.9 vs 38.9 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 Parsons Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Parsons and Parsons in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur County Middle School: 424. Parsons Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur County Middle School and Parsons Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Decatur County Middle School is 83rd of 307 and Parsons Elementary is 319th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).