Best Schools in DeKalb County, TN
DeKalb County, TN has a total of 7 schools including 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,006 students attend DeKalb County, TN schools. On average, schools in DeKalb County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in DeKalb County, TN
DeKalb County, TN has 3 high schools with 875 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb County greatly exceed expectations.
1. De Kalb County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, TN
DeKalb County, TN has 1 middle schools with 526 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 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
1. Dekalb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, TN
DeKalb County, TN has 3 elementary schools with 1,605 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 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.
1. Dekalb West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students
2. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students
3. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 599 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeKalb County, TN has a total population of 20,080 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeKalb County, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb County, TN.
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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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