Best Dekalb County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 963 students in Dekalb County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, TN are Dekalb West Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dekalb County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb West Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County, TN?
2 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, TN?
Dekalb County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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