- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, TN
Meigs County High School
Federal NCES profile for Meigs County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470291001009
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meigs County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 527
- students enrolled
Meigs County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meigs County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Decatur, TN.
School address
District: Meigs County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470291001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Meigs County High School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470291001009 · Decatur, TN High · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 16:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Meigs North Elementary (472 students)
Meigs County High School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Meigs County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meigs County High School
527 students
- Meigs North El
Meigs North Elementary
472 students
- Meigs Middle S
Meigs Middle School
406 students
- Meigs South El
Meigs South Elementary
392 students
What this shows Meigs County High School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meigs County High School compares
Meigs County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Meigs County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meigs County reports $11,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meigs County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs North Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meigs Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meigs South Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meigs County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meigs County High School
How many students attend Meigs County High School?
Meigs County High School has 527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, TN. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meigs County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meigs County High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meigs County High School?
The largest demographic group at Meigs County High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Decatur, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meigs County High School?
Meigs County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meigs County High School rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Meigs County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Decatur, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Meigs County?
Besides Meigs County High School, Meigs County also operates Meigs North Elementary (472 students), Meigs Middle School (406 students), and Meigs South Elementary (392 students). See the Meigs County district page for the complete list.