Best Schools in DeKalb County, AL
DeKalb County, AL has a total of 46 schools including 13 high schools, 22 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 24,324 students attend DeKalb County, AL schools. On average, schools in DeKalb County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeKalb County don't meet expectations.
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
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Scottsboro City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
2. Fort Payne High School
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Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students
3. Cherokee County High School
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Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
4. Dade County High School
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Dade County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
5. Asbury High School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 664 Students
6. Boaz High School
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Boaz City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
7. North Jackson High School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
8. Sardis High School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
9. Crossville High School
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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
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Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Boaz Middle School
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Boaz City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
3. Albertville Middle School
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Albertville City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 890 Students
4. Sardis Middle School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
5. Crossville Middle School
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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
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Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
2. Davis Elementary School
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Dade County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Flat Rock School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 127 Students
4. Dutton Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
5. Boaz Intermediate School
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Boaz City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students
6. Duck Springs Elementary School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
7. Macedonia School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students
8. Ruhuma Junior High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students
9. Menlo Elementary School
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Chattooga County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students
10. Henagar Junior High School
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
15.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeKalb County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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