Top 10 Best Dekalb County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 7,886 students in Dekalb County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, AL are Plainview School, Fyffe High School and Ider School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Dekalb County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Payne High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Grades: PK-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #22.
Fyffe High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
Rank: #33.
Ider School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Grades: PK-12
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Sylvania School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 858 students
Rank: #55.
Geraldine School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Grades: PK-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Head High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Payne High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Grades: 9-12
| 1,064 students
Rank: #88.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #99.
Crossville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7858
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Technical Center
Vocational School
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dekalb County, AL

Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5866 E River Road
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-1133
Grades: K-6
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, AL include Plainview School, Fyffe High School and Ider School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County, AL?
12 public high schools are located in Dekalb County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, AL?
Dekalb County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).

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