De Kalb County High School vs DeKalb Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 117 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Kalb County High School
Smithville · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students
DeKalb Middle School
Smithville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | De Kalb County High School Smithville, Tennessee | DeKalb Middle School Smithville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 321 | #157 of 307 |
| National rank | #14812 of 16,910 | #12632 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| city | Smithville | Smithville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 22.7).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •De Kalb County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •De Kalb County High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 534.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is De Kalb County High School better than DeKalb Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Middle School ranks higher (26.2 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are De Kalb County High School and DeKalb Middle School?
About 117 m in a straight line, between Smithville and Smithville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Kalb County High School: 781. DeKalb Middle School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Kalb County High School and DeKalb Middle School rank in Tennessee?
De Kalb County High School is 163rd of 321 and DeKalb Middle School is 157th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).