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Best Schools in DeKalb, TX
DeKalb, TX has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,992 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in DeKalb meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeKalb, TX
The top high schools in DeKalb, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Bowie H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simms Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
2. New Boston H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Boston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
3. Dekalb H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. Hubbard H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hubbard Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb, TX
The top middle schools in DeKalb, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Boston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Boston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students
2. James Bowie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Simms Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
3. James L Germany Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb, TX
The top elementary schools in DeKalb, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malta El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malta Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students
2. Dekalb El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
3. James Bowie El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Simms Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. Crestview El
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Projected Test Scores
New Boston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
5. Hubbard Isd
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Projected Test Scores
Hubbard Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeKalb, TX has a total population of 4,196 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeKalb, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeKalb, TX
How many schools are in DeKalb, TX?
DeKalb, TX has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,992 students in total.
How do schools in DeKalb perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in DeKalb score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in DeKalb meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeKalb?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dekalb
4 of 4 schools in Dekalb carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Dekalb. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.