Best Schools in DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County, IN has a total of 24 schools including 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 10,930 students attend DeKalb County, IN schools. On average, schools in DeKalb County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County, IN has 8 high schools with 4,523 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 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb County exceed expectations.
1. Hicksville High School
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Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
2. Edgerton High School
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Edgerton Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Edon High School
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Edon Northwest Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
4. Leo Junior/senior High School
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East Allen County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1368 Students
5. Dekalb High School
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Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
6. Eastside Junior-senior High School
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Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
7. Garrett High School
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Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
8. Hamilton Community High School
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Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County, IN has 4 middle schools with 2,071 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 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
1. Leo Elementary School
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East Allen County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 631 Students
2. Dekalb Middle School
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Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
3. Garrett Middle School
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Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
4. Hicksville Middle School
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Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County, IN has 12 elementary schools with 4,336 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
1. Hicksville Elementary School
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Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
2. Edgerton Elementary School
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Edgerton Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
3. Edon Elementary School
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Edon Northwest Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
4. James R Watson Elementary School
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Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
5. Riverdale Elementary School
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Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 293 Students
6. Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch
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Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
7. Country Meadow Elementary School
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Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
8. Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
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Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 166 Students
9. J E Ober Elementary School
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Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 727 Students
10. Butler Elementary School
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Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeKalb County, IN has a total population of 43,265 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeKalb County, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb County, IN.
ISP Report Card
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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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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