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DeKalb County

Tennessee · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,938 students, in a county of 20,959 residents.

Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,938
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,153
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.2%
Above Tennessee avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
DeKalb County
2,938 students · 1 district in DeKalb County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of DeKalb County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
88%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.7% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
De Kalb County High SchoolSmithvilleHigh09-12807·
Smithville ElementarySmithvilleElementaryPK-02599·
Northside ElementarySmithvilleElementary02-05558·
DeKalb Middle SchoolSmithvilleMiddle06-08526·
DeKalb West ElementaryLibertyElementaryPK-08448·
De Kalb County Adult High SchoolSmithvilleHigh10-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve DeKalb County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in DeKalb County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 2,938.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in DeKalb County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in DeKalb County?
DeKalb County is the largest school district in DeKalb County, serving approximately 2,938 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in DeKalb County?
DeKalb County has roughly 20,959 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in DeKalb County?
Median household income in DeKalb County is $53,153, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of DeKalb County?
Approximately 20.8% of adults 25 and older in DeKalb County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in DeKalb County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.2% of students in DeKalb County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in DeKalb County schools?
Across DeKalb County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of DeKalb County?
DeKalb County residents are approximately 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in DeKalb County is owner-occupied?
DeKalb County has about 10,155 housing units, of which roughly 72.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data