For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,448 students in Decatur County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-6510
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2740 Highway 641 S
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-1750
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-1750
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, TN include Decaturville Elementary School, Decatur County Middle School and Scotts Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decatur County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Decatur County include: Parsons Elementary School vs. Decaturville Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School vs. Decatur County Middle School, Decatur County Middle School vs. Parsons Elementary School
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