Dekalb County School District
School District · Rainsville, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
12
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
12
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#29 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,528
$280 vs Alabama median
District size
8,704 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Dekalb County
Dekalb County is a Rainsville, Alabama school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,704 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $12,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Dekalb County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ruhuma Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dekalb County students show an average math proficiency of 25.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dekalb County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dekalb County with test data.
Schools in Dekalb County
12 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Rainsville
- Total Enrollment
- 8,704
- Teachers (FTE)
- 551
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County has 12 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dekalb County?
The average composite rating for Dekalb County is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County spends $12,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dekalb County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dekalb County is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dekalb County?
Ruhuma Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Dekalb County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dekalb County?
Across schools in Dekalb County with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dekalb County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Dekalb County has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Dekalb County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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