Below Average
#1597 of 1,786 schools in TN
De Kalb County High School
High School · Dekalb County · Smithville, TN
A Dekalb County high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1130 West Broad ST, Smithville, TN 37166
- Math 18% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at De Kalb County High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where De Kalb County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,650/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,713
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb County Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Dekalb Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–9 | 2.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
De Kalb County High School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About De Kalb County High School
De Kalb County High School is a public high school in Smithville, TN, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 783 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,597 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De Kalb County High School
What grades does De Kalb County High School serve?
De Kalb County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend De Kalb County High School?
De Kalb County High School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Kalb County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at De Kalb County High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does De Kalb County High School rank in TN?
De Kalb County High School ranks #1,597 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is De Kalb County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
De Kalb County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at De Kalb County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De Kalb County High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is De Kalb County High School a charter school?
No, De Kalb County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is De Kalb County High School a Title I school?
No, De Kalb County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (615) 597-4094
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37166)
- 15,116
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37166; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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