How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Decatur County Middle School | Lexington Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Parsons, TN | Lexington, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 424 | 238 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Decatur County Middle School | Lexington Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,623 | $12,031 |
| District | Decatur County | Lexington City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Decatur County Middle School | Lexington Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 65.5% |
| African American | 2.1% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | 7.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 10.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Decatur County Middle School | Lexington Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 426:1 | 244:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 48 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.