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

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students

2. Northside Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students

3. Smithville Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

3,006

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

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

C

19.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,342 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near DeKalb County, TN

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Cannon County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Warren County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
White County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smith County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Putnam County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jackson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Van Buren County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Trousdale County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rutherford County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wilson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations