For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 784 students in Dekalb County, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Dekalb County, TN is De Kalb County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Dekalb County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is De Kalb County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Kalb County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4094
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, TN include De Kalb County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County?
2 public high schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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