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Dekalb County School District

School District · Smithville, Tennessee

Students: 2,933
Teachers (FTE): 212
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,613

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

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Evaluating Dekalb County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dekalb County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Dekalb West Elementary

6.9/10

Liberty · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Northside Elementary

6.6/10

Smithville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Dekalb Middle School

5.0/10

Smithville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#99 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,613

$798 vs Tennessee median

District size

2,933 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Dekalb County ranks #99 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Dekalb County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dekalb West Elementary (6.9/10), Northside Elementary (6.6/10), and Dekalb Middle School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Dekalb County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Dekalb West Elementary 6.9 / 10
2 Northside Elementary 6.6 / 10
3 Dekalb Middle School 5.0 / 10
4 De Kalb County High School 4.2 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Dekalb County

Dekalb County is a Smithville, Tennessee school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,933 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $10,613 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Dekalb County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dekalb West Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Dekalb County students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Dekalb County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Dekalb County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Smithville
Total Enrollment
2,933
Teachers (FTE)
212
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dekalb County?

Dekalb County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 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 6.0/10. 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 $10,613 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dekalb County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dekalb County is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dekalb County?

Dekalb West Elementary is the highest-rated school in Dekalb County with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Dekalb County?

Across schools in Dekalb County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dekalb County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Dekalb County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
35.3%
ELA Proficiency
40.6%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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