| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County Central United School District | Ashley | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3,641 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Hamilton Community Schools | Hamilton | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 352 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| DeKalb County Eastern Community School District | Butler | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,235 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community Schools | Garrett | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,675 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How DeKalb County compares
Together they enroll 6,903 students across 16 schools. The largest is DeKalb County Central United School District with 3,641 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in DeKalb County, Indiana
DeKalb County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in DeKalb County is DeKalb County Central United School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in DeKalb County, IN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in DeKalb County, IN. 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, IN?
Of the districts serving DeKalb County, DeKalb County Central United School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.