How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Meigs County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, Tennessee | Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 1,751 | 50,707 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Meigs County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,474 | $11,822 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 57.8% | 45.4% |
| Local Revenue | 18.2% | 41.9% |
Meigs County
Federal State Local
Rutherford County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Meigs County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 48.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 24.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Meigs County | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 100 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 383.4:1 | 468.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.6% | 13.7% |
School Types
Meigs County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rutherford County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.