Decatur County Middle School vs William Henry Oliver Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 135 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
William Henry Oliver Middle
Nashville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Decatur County Middle School Parsons, Tennessee | William Henry Oliver Middle Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 307 | #150 of 307 |
| National rank | #9835 of 15,369 | #12486 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | Parsons | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 27.1).
- •Decatur County Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •William Henry Oliver Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Decatur County Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
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 William Henry Oliver Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur County Middle School ranks higher (39.9 vs 27.1 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 William Henry Oliver Middle?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Parsons and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur County Middle School: 424. William Henry Oliver Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur County Middle School and William Henry Oliver Middle rank in Tennessee?
Decatur County Middle School is 83rd of 307 and William Henry Oliver Middle is 150th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).