For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,933 students in Dekalb County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Dekalb County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
2,933 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dekalb County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
472 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
15%
# Black Students
50 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
2,301 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
79%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
207
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,253 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,886 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,253
$11,950
Spending / Student
$9,886
$11,450
Best Dekalb County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb West Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
De Kalb County High 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
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Grades: 2-5
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Grades: PK-2
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,933 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District is ranked #108 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County School District?
79% of Dekalb County School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb County School District?
Dekalb County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Dekalb County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,886 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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