| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County School District | Alexandria | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 2,938 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
How DeKalb County compares
It enrolls 2,938 students across 6 schools. Its rating of 4/10 is below the Tennessee average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in DeKalb County, Tennessee
DeKalb County has 1 public school district covering 4 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 (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in DeKalb County, TN?
1 school district serves zip codes in DeKalb County, TN. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in DeKalb County, TN?
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 37th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.