Meigs County Schools & Education
Meigs County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,369
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#12
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Meigs County
Measured School Summary
Meigs County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,369 per pupil, Meigs County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Meigs County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,369
$154 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Meigs County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Meigs County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Meigs County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#12
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Meigs County
Elementary to high school visible
1,751 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Meigs County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Meigs County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Meigs County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Close-Knit Rural School System
Meigs County features a streamlined education system with just four schools serving 1,751 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, ensuring a tight-knit community feel for every grade level.
Single District Total Focus
All 1,751 students are served by the Meigs County school district, which maintains a 100% traditional public school model. With no charter schools, the district focuses its entire $6,369 per-pupil investment into its four core campuses.
Purely Rural Educational Experience
Every school in Meigs County is classified as rural, offering students a consistent environment throughout their education. Meigs County High School is the largest campus with 538 students, maintaining a manageable and personal learning atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Meigs County
Reported Enrollment
1,751
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Meigs County
Meigs County
4 Public Schools in Meigs County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs County High School | Record | Meigs County | Decatur, 37322Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 538 |
| Meigs North Elementary | Record | Meigs County | Decatur, 37322Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 434 |
| Meigs Middle School | Record | Meigs County | Decatur, 37322Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 390 |
| Meigs South Elementary | Record | Meigs County | Decatur, 37322Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 389 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,369
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Meigs County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Meigs County, Tennessee?
Meigs County features a streamlined education system with just four schools serving 1,751 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, ensuring a tight-knit community feel for every grade level.
What are the major school districts in Meigs County, Tennessee?
All 1,751 students are served by the Meigs County school district, which maintains a 100% traditional public school model. With no charter schools, the district focuses its entire $6,369 per-pupil investment into its four core campuses.
What is the school experience like in Meigs County?
Every school in Meigs County is classified as rural, offering students a consistent environment throughout their education. Meigs County High School is the largest campus with 538 students, maintaining a manageable and personal learning atmosphere.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.