For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 807 students in Dekalb County, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Dekalb County, TN is De Kalb County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Dekalb County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is De Kalb County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
De Kalb County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
De Kalb County Adult High School
Magnet School
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, TN include De Kalb County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County?
2 public high schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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