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Best Decatur Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 65% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Gr: PK-6 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Newton County High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16255 Hwy 503
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4261
Gr: 6-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
East Central Alternative School
Alternative School
273 Tenth Avenue
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2118
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Gr: PK-12

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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