De Kalb County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smithville, Tennessee 37166 · DeKalb County
#163 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#14812 of 16,910 nationally
About De Kalb County High School
De Kalb County High School is a public high school located in Smithville, in the DeKalb County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 781 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 163rd of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (31th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 781.
There are 5 schools in Smithville; De Kalb County High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for De Kalb County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near De Kalb County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DeKalb Middle School
Smithville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students · 117 m away
De Kalb County Adult High School
Smithville · Public high · Grades 10–12
0 students · 263 m away
Northside Elementary
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
544 students · 4.2 km away
Smithville Elementary
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
535 students · 4.2 km away
DeKalb West Elementary
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
South Gibson County High School
Medina · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students
Forrest School
Chapel Hill · Public high · Grades 7–12
788 students
Livingston Academy
Livingston · Public high · Grades 9–12
773 students
Red Bank High School
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
772 students
Loudon High School
Loudon · Public high · Grades 9–12
771 students
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier · Public high · Grades 9–12
769 students
Frequently asked questions
Is De Kalb County High School a good school?
De Kalb County High School has a Success Index (US) of 22.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #163 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does De Kalb County High School rank in Tennessee?
De Kalb County High School ranks #163 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #14812 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend De Kalb County High School?
De Kalb County High School had 781 students in 2025.
Is De Kalb County High School a elementary school or a high school?
De Kalb County High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near De Kalb County High School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of De Kalb County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.