Decatur County Middle School vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 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
Riverside High School
Decaturville · Public high · Grades 9–12
440 students
| Measure | Decatur County Middle School Parsons, Tennessee | Riverside High School Decaturville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 307 | #112 of 321 |
| National rank | #9835 of 15,369 | #13300 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 424 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Parsons | Decaturville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 30.2).
- •Decatur County Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Riverside High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 424.
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 Riverside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur County Middle School ranks higher (39.9 vs 30.2 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 Riverside High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Parsons and Decaturville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur County Middle School: 424. Riverside High School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur County Middle School and Riverside High School rank in Tennessee?
Decatur County Middle School is 83rd of 307 and Riverside High School is 112th of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).