Enrollment
527
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470291001009
Meigs County High School — Decatur, TN
Federal NCES profile for Meigs County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Meigs County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meigs County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meigs County High School reports 527 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Meigs County spends $11,474 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.2% from local sources (property taxes), 57.8% from the state, and 24.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meigs County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,474
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 527 Top 59% in Tennessee — larger than 41% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470291001009
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 98
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meigs County, which includes Meigs County High School.
$11,474
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 57.8%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meigs County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meigs County High School is 16.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Decatur, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meigs County High School?
Meigs County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.