Top Rankings
Dekalb County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,622 students in Dekalb County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Dekalb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
8,622 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
505 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dekalb County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
# American Indian Students
995 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,899 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
10%
# Black Students
73 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
4,580 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
53%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
238
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
687
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
636
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
622
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
613
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
606
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
639
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
631
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
708
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
668
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
716
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
619
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
626
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
613
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,073 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,073
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,664
$12,150
Best Dekalb County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Grades: PK-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #22.
Fyffe High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Grades: PK-12
| 961 students
Rank: #33.
Ider School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Grades: PK-12
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Sylvania School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 858 students
Rank: #55.
Geraldine School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Grades: PK-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Henagar Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Woodview Rd
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Head High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Crossville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Al Hwy 68
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 925-0300
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 925-0300
Grades: PK-3
| 574 students
Rank: #1010.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #1111.
Crossville Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 Justice Street
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7859
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7859
Grades: 4-8
| 823 students
Rank: #1212.
Crossville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7858
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
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
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
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,622 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District is ranked #92 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County School District?
53% of Dekalb County School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Dekalb County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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