Best High Schools in DeKalb County, AL

DeKalb County, AL has 13 high schools with 6,513 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeKalb County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb County underperform expectations.

1. Scottsboro High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsboro City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students

2. Fort Payne High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students

3. Cherokee County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

4. Dade County High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dade County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students

5. Asbury High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 664 Students

6. Boaz High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boaz City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students

7. North Jackson High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students

8. Sardis High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

9. Crossville High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, AL

DeKalb County, AL has 22 middle schools with 13,070 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeKalb County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.

1. Fort Payne Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students

2. Boaz Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boaz City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students

3. Albertville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Albertville City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 890 Students

4. Sardis Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students

5. Crossville Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 790 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, AL

DeKalb County, AL has 10 elementary schools with 4,741 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeKalb County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb County exceed expectations.

1. Whitesboro Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

2. Davis Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dade County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students

3. Flat Rock School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 127 Students

4. Dutton Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students

5. Boaz Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boaz City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students

6. Duck Springs Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students

7. Macedonia School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students

8. Ruhuma Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students

9. Menlo Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chattooga County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students

10. Henagar Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb County, AL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

DeKalb County, AL has a total population of 71,608 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeKalb County, AL

24,324

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeKalb County, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb County, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb County, AL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

982 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit DeKalb County, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near DeKalb County, AL

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Jackson County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cherokee County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Chattooga County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marshall County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Etowah County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dade County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Floyd County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Walker County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Polk County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Catoosa County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations