DeKalb Middle School

DeKalb Middle School, a medium-sized intermediate school in Smithville, Tennessee, overseen by DeKalb County, instructs 534 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

DeKalb Middle School is one of 6 schools operated by DeKalb County, a district that serves 3,644 students overall.

Demographically, DeKalb Middle School logs that 71% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 20% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 88%.

In the area at large, DeKalb County reports that median household earnings sit near $53,153, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across DeKalb County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,644 students), DeKalb Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: De Kalb County High School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 3%: 548 students in 2018 compared to 534 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 81% to 71% across the same window.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.