For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,615 students in Decatur, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Decatur, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Grades: PK-6
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Grades: 6-12
| 792 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton County High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decatur?
4 public elementary schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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