MEIGS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Meigs County High School is a public high school that is part of the Meigs County school district, located in Decatur, TN with about 537 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Meigs County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Meigs County High School, located in Decatur, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Meigs County School District. Situated at 105 Abel Avenue, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. As a pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth among its student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Meigs County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. These programs are intended to foster school spirit, leadership skills, and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its students while maintaining a strong commitment to the educational standards and values of the surrounding Decatur community.
For more information, contact Meigs County High School at (423) 334-5797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5797
http://Meigscounty.net/high
MEIGS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, TN with about 537 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meigs County
- Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 33.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 537 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEIGS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.