| 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 | 1 |
| DeKalb County Eastern Community School District | Butler | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,235 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 9 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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