Total enrollment
495
-362 (-42%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Dekalb
Mississippi · Public K-12
In Dekalb, Mississippi, public K-12 schools total 3 and serve approximately 495 students, with an average school size of 165.
7-year change in Dekalb
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 2%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
86%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemper County High School | High | 09-12 | 304 |
| Kemper County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 191 |
| STENNIS VOC TECH COMPLEX | High | 09-12 | 0 |
About Dekalb
Dekalb is a small Mississippi city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 495 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Dekalb is around 165 students, 67% lower than the Mississippi average of about 498.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 495 students, declined 42% from the 857 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment fell from 98% to 86%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dekalb discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.