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For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,615 students in Decatur, MS (there are , serving 185 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Decatur, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).