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Best Decatur County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,460 students in Decatur County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, TN are Decaturville Elementary School, Decatur County Middle School and Scotts Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Decatur County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Decatur County Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Scotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Decatur County Virtual Academy
2740 Highway 641 S
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-1750
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Panthers Preschool
4318 Hwy 641
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-2391
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, TN include Decaturville Elementary School, Decatur County Middle School and Scotts Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County?
5 public schools are located in Decatur County.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?

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