De Kalb County High School vs Forrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 84 km 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
Forrest School
Chapel Hill · Public high · Grades 7–12
788 students
| Measure | De Kalb County High School Smithville, Tennessee | Forrest School Chapel Hill, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 321 | #59 of 321 |
| National rank | #14812 of 16,910 | #10940 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 781 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Smithville | Chapel Hill |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 22.7).
- •Forrest School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •De Kalb County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Forrest School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 781.
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 Forrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrest School ranks higher (40.1 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 Forrest School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Smithville and Chapel Hill in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Kalb County High School: 781. Forrest School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Kalb County High School and Forrest School rank in Tennessee?
De Kalb County High School is 163rd of 321 and Forrest School is 59th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).