Meigs County High School

Meigs County
105 Abel Avenue
Decatur, TN 37322
527 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Meigs County High School, located in Decatur, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Meigs County School District. Situated at 105 Abel Avenue, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. As a pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth among its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Meigs County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. These programs are intended to foster school spirit, leadership skills, and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its students while maintaining a strong commitment to the educational standards and values of the surrounding Decatur community.
527
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    485 (92.0%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.3%)
  • Black
    7 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Meigs County
Phone: (423)334-5797
Website: http://www.meigsgschool.net/o/mchs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 141
Grade 10 134
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 131
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rhea County High School
Rhea County
1,332 Students
885 Eagle LN
Evensville, TN 37332 (9.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th