| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County School District | Collinsville | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 8,717 | 15 | PK–12 | 14 |
| Fort Payne City School District | Fort Payne | Not rated | 3,515 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How DeKalb County compares
Together they enroll 12,232 students across 20 schools. The largest is DeKalb County School District with 8,717 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Alabama average of 5.4/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County has 2 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in DeKalb County is DeKalb County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in DeKalb County, AL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in DeKalb County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in DeKalb County, AL?
Of the districts serving DeKalb County, DeKalb County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 38th percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.