For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,650 students in Decatur, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 185 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Decatur, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Gr: PK-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Gr: 7-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Decatur, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur?
4 public schools are located in Decatur.
What percentage of students in Decatur go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Decatur are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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