Schools in DeKalb County, Alabama (2025)

12 schools · 8,769 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 770.

DeKalb County, in Alabama, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,769 students. By level there are 7 other, 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 12 public.

The median Enrollment across DeKalb County's schools is 770, above the Alabama median of 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

5 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Henagar Junior High School (42.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Crossville Elementary School (35.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Ruhuma Junior High School (30.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Geraldine School (1,211 students), Plainview School (1,167 students), Fyffe High School (954 students).

Schools are spread across 10 citys, with the most in Crossville (3), Henagar (1), Ft Payne (1), Collinsville (1).

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Ranked schools in DeKalb County

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Henagar Junior High School Henagar · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	42.9 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	261
2	Crossville Elementary School Crossville · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	35.5 Lower 50%	57% Math proficiency	658
3	Ruhuma Junior High School Ft Payne · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	30.6 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	175
4	Crossville High School Crossville · High · Grades 9–12	Public	20.8 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	649
5	Crossville Middle School Crossville · Middle · Grades 4–8	Public	16.6 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	770

Other schools in DeKalb County

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Collinsville High School

Collinsville · Public other · Grades PK–12

906 students

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Fyffe High School

Fyffe · Public other · Grades PK–12

954 students

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Geraldine School

Geraldine · Public other · Grades PK–12

1,211 students

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Ider School

Ider · Public other · Grades PK–12

586 students

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Plainview School

Rainsville · Public other · Grades PK–12

1,167 students

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Sylvania School

Sylvania · Public other · Grades PK–12

915 students

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Valley Head High School

Valley Head · Public other · Grades PK–12

517 students

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Citys in DeKalb County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in DeKalb County?

Henagar Junior High School is the highest-ranked school in DeKalb County with a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in DeKalb County?

DeKalb County has 12 schools (3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 7 other) educating 8,769 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in DeKalb County?

The median Enrollment across schools in DeKalb County is 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.