Schools in Decaturville, TN

Decaturville, Tennessee, is served by two public schools—[Riverside High School](https://www.schooldigger.com/go/TN/schools/0096001245/school.aspx) (grades 9-12) and [Decaturville Elementary School](https://www.schooldigger.com/go/TN/schools/0096000316/school.aspx) (grades PK-5)—both part of the [Decatur County Schools](https://www.schooldigger.com/go/TN/district/00960/search.aspx) district. [Decaturville Elementary School](https://www.schooldigger.com/go/TN/schools/0096000316/school.aspx) is the standout in this area. Rated 4 stars, it currently ranks 107th out of 1,019 elementary schools in Tennessee, placing it in the 89th percentile. This is a remarkable rebound from a 227th-place ranking the previous year. The school's academic performance is outstanding, especially in mathematics, where 82.9% of students are proficient compared to just 46.2% in the district and 43.0% across the state. It also significantly outperforms the district and state in ELA and science. Chronic absenteeism is very low at 6.2%, indicating a highly engaged student body. [Riverside High School](https://www.schooldigger.com/go/TN/schools/0096001245/school.aspx) is also a 4-star school, ranking 109th out of 400 high schools (73rd percentile), though it saw a drop from its remarkable 54th-place finish in the previous year. The high school maintains a strong graduation rate of 89.8% and a very low dropout rate of 2.8% (state average is 6.7%). Academically, it matches or exceeds state averages in Algebra I, Algebra II, and English II. However, only 27% of students are proficient in US History, significantly below the state average of 42.4%. Chronic absenteeism jumps to 17.2% at this level, suggesting engagement becomes a challenge in high school. Comparing the two schools reveals a strong K-5 foundation but a notable drop in relative performance later on. While per-pupil spending is slightly higher at the elementary level ($13,609 vs. $12,144), the gap in outcomes is much wider. With no middle school listed within the city limits, the transition into [Riverside High School](https://www.schooldigger.com/go/TN/schools/0096001245/school.aspx) represents a critical juncture for these students. Overall, Decaturville benefits from two 4-star institutions that outpace their 3-star district, but the elementary school is clearly the academic powerhouse, and the high school's consistency and specific subject areas, like US History, are worth monitoring.