Top Dekalb County Public High Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public high schools in Dekalb County, IN, serving 2,496 students. Dekalb County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
- The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN are Eastside Junior-senior High School, Dekalb High School and Hamilton Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Dekalb County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Garrett High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is less than the Indiana public high school average of 17:1.
Top Dekalb County Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Eastside Junior-senior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%603 E Green St10
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Grades: 7-12 | 631 students
- Dekalb High School Math: 32% | Reading: 58%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3424 Cr 42710
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Grades: 9-12 | 1,145 student
- Hamilton Community High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50%903 S Wayne St10
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Grades: 7-12 | 129 students
- Garrett High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50%801 E Houston St10
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Grades: 9-12 | 591 students
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