Best Schools in DeKalb, MS
DeKalb, MS has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 5,618 students attend DeKalb, MS schools. On average, schools in DeKalb score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeKalb exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in DeKalb, MS
DeKalb, MS has 3 high schools with 515 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 score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb don't meet expectations.
1. Kemper County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb, MS
DeKalb, MS has 5 middle schools with 2,097 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 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb exceed expectations.
1. Neshoba Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
2. West Lauderdale Middle School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 525 Students
3. Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 565 Students
4. Kemper County Middle School
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Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 120 Students
5. Kemper County Upper Elementary
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Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 185 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb, MS
DeKalb, MS has 4 elementary schools with 3,006 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 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb meet expectations.
1. Neshoba Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students
2. West Lauderdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Lauderdale Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
3. Earl Nash Elementary School
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Noxubee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
4. Kemper County Lower Elementary
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Kemper Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeKalb, MS has a total population of 3,106 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeKalb, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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