High Schools in Meigs County


Summary:

Meigs County, Tennessee is home to a single public high school, Meigs County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance, as measured by test scores and other key metrics, is generally below the state average, though it maintains a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 89.2%.

Meigs County High School's academic performance is a mixed bag, with proficiency rates trailing the Tennessee state average across most core subject areas, particularly in math subjects like Algebra I and Geometry. However, the school does perform slightly better than the state in subjects like Biology I and US History. While the school's spending per student is on par with the state average, its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 suggests class sizes may be larger, which could impact the quality of instruction.

Despite the academic challenges, Meigs County High School is doing a commendable job of supporting students to graduation, with a 4-year graduation rate exceeding the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% indicates room for improvement in this area, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Overall, Meigs County High School faces some performance hurdles, but appears to be making strides in key areas like graduation rates.

District Detail

 345 North Main Street
Decatur, TN 37322

 (423) 334-5793

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 139 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,797

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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