Meigs County High School

Meigs County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
105 Abel Ave,  Decatur, TN
Meigs County School District
3.6
1.1
554 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
R. Clint Baker
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
470
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
33.1%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
93.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 107 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 86 Students
Tennessee Technological University 75 Students
Cleveland State Community College 75 Students
East Tennessee State University 67 Students
Tennessee Wesleyan University 67 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 55 Students
Lee University 53 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 50 Students
Carson-Newman University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 49 Students
Business 19 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Biology 13 Students
Education 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Veterinary Sciences 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 9 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 60 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
Meigs County High School is a family oriented school. No matter if you are new to the school system or have been in Meigs schools your whole life, all the teachers make you feel like you belong. I have learned the importance of finding your people from meeting new kids and making new friends. I hope even after I graduate kids will still be able to find the teachers in this school who want to help them succeed after high school. The counselors help coach each kid to understand the importance of having a plan after high school.
5.0 Alum
6/1/2022
During my time at MCHS I made so many close friends and the teachers and staff were all wonderful! I couldn't have chosen a better school if I tried!
3.0 Parent
12/27/2019
I like the community involvement and feel of Meigs county high school. I would like to see more highly qualified teachers & college prep instilled in the curriculum.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.1 8 Reviews
1.0 student
2/5/2025
Teachers really don’t even teach the students anything and are more worried about other things such as football plays and other things to help the kids, they can’t stay on task and completely rush through topics to get them done faster so they can have time to themselves. I would not recommend.
1.0 student
3/17/2024
The school is honestly really not okay. As of being a student and writing this the school has bug problems, mice problems, and loves to try to hide it by making a dress code that is bias. I don't mean just boys vs. Girls. If you don't speak English or are Arabic or anything that isn't white or Chris...
1.0 student
3/17/2024
As A Current student in Meigs High School, I have found you have to come from something in order to be recognized as a human being in the school. If you don't come from a good background or even well-known, they treat you differently and poorly which is just a shame. No one deserves to be treated po...
1.0 student
10/21/2021
This school is a 0/10 for me. Horrible principals, horrible teachers... if you're not from this county or don't have connections they WILL treat you differently. Very hypocritical people here RUNNING the school. Curriculum would also be a 0/10.

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Meigs County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decatur, TN and is served by the Meigs County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 554 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Meigs County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meigs Middle School, Meigs North Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Meigs County High School.

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