Decatur County Schools

Our School System
The Decatur County School system consists of four SACS accredited schools, Decaturville Elementary, Parsons Elementary, Decatur County Middle School, and Decatur County Riverside High School. The system is governed by a nine member Board of Education. Administration of the system is facilitated by the Director of Schools and his staff. The instructional staff is composed of 145 teachers and administrators of which more than eighty have Masters Degrees or more.

The goal of Decatur County Schools is to help students prepare themselves for a successful life as a productive member of society. The system has implemented programs from pre-kindergarten to high school-college dual credit to encourage students and enhance the curriculum. The focus of Decatur County Schools is student centered and data driven. Extensive research is ongoing on all students and programs in order to provide the very best possible education for all students. Expectations at all levels are high and support is provided when needed.

Decatur County Schools is very fortunate to have a supportive community. Many persons and businesses contribute time and other resources to enhance the endeavors of our students. Through the Ayers Foundation, teachers have been able to receive Masters Degrees at no tuition costs and all graduating seniors receive scholarships to post-secondary.

The Decatur County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Decatur County Public School Addresses and Links:

Decatur County Board of Education Chris Villaflor, Director 59 West Main Street, P.O. Box 369 Decaturville, TN 38329 Phone: (731) 852-2391 Fax: (731) 852-2960 Website	Little Panthers Preschool Dr. Lyndi King Phone: (731) 852-2391 Preschool/Daycare
Decaturville Elementary Melinda Thompson, Principal 820 South West Street Decaturville, TN 38329 Phone: (731) 852-4616 Grades PreK-4	Parsons Elementary Scott King, Principal 182 West 4th St Parsons, TN 38363 Phone: (731) 847-7317 Grades K-4
Decatur County Middle School Keith Walker, Principal 2740 Highway 641 South Parsons TN 38363 Phone: (731) 847-6510 Grades 5-8	Riverside High School Hugh Smith, Principal 4250 Highway 641 South Decaturville, TN 38329 Phone: (731) 852-3941 Grades 9-12
UT Martin Parsons Center Dr. Kelli Deere, Director 975 Tennessee Avenue North Parsons, TN 38363 Phone: (731) 847-3880 Website	TCAT Crump – Parsons Extension 256 W. 9th Street Parsons, TN 38363 Website

Other Educational Links and Resources:
Decatur County Schools Website
Tennessee State Board of Education
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Tennessee Board of Regents
University of Tennessee System
TN Independent Universities
American School Directory
U. S. Department of Education
Tennessee School Directory
Decatur County Adult And Community Education
Center For Literacy Studies Home Page
The University of Tennessee Extension Program