Schools in DeKalb County, Tennessee (2025)
6 schools · 2,860 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 535.
Ranked schools in DeKalb County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 148DeKalb West ElementaryLiberty · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 226DeKalb Middle SchoolSmithville · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 534 students
- 323De Kalb County High SchoolSmithville · Public High17% Math proficiency · 781 students
- 413Northside ElementarySmithville · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 544 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeKalb West Elementary Liberty · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 2 | DeKalb Middle School Smithville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 534 |
| 3 | De Kalb County High School Smithville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 781 |
| 4 | Northside Elementary Smithville · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 544 |
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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Citys in DeKalb County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in DeKalb County?
DeKalb West Elementary is the highest-ranked school in DeKalb County with a Success Index (US) of 47.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in DeKalb County?
DeKalb County has 6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) educating 2,860 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in DeKalb County?
The median Enrollment across schools in DeKalb County is 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.