Top 5 Best Dekalb County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,933 students in Dekalb County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, TN are Dekalb West Elementary School, De Kalb County High School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Dekalb County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb West Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
De Kalb County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Grades: 2-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Dekalb Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Grades: PK-2
| 580 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dekalb County, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School, De Kalb County High School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dekalb County, TN?
6 public schools are located in Dekalb County, TN.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County, TN go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, TN?
Dekalb County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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