For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 406 students in Decatur, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Decatur, TN is Meigs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Decatur, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meigs Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
586 North Main
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-9187
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-9187
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Decatur, TN include Meigs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur?
1 public middle schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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