Decatur County Middle School

Decatur County
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
426 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Decatur County Middle School, located in Parsons, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Decatur County School District. Situated on Highway 641 South, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and personal development for its adolescent learners. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of both scholastic achievement and the building of character.

As reflected in its school spirit and online presence, the "Panther Pride" initiative serves as a core component of the school’s culture, encouraging students to take ownership of their education and participate in extracurricular activities. The school acts as a community pillar in Parsons, working to bridge the gap between middle childhood and early adolescence by providing a supportive faculty and a variety of programs tailored to the developmental needs of its student body. Through its commitment to excellence, Decatur County Middle School remains a central institution for education in the region.
426
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    371 (87.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Decatur County
Phone: (731)847-6510
Website: http://www.dcmspantherpride.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 95
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 115
Gender Ratio