📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Fort Payne, AL · DeKalb County

DeKalb County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 8,717 students · 15 schools · 15 zip codes

4
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 39th percentile among Alabama districts. Ranked within Alabama only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Alabama
DeKalb County School District
📍 Fort Payne, AL · DeKalb County · NCES LEAID 0101140
4/10
Rating
8,717
Students
15
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
15
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(256)638-6921
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986
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Enrollment
8,717 students
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Schools
15
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County
DeKalb County, AL
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0101140
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by DeKalb County School District15 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
35961CollinsvilleDeKalb CountyAL
35962CrossvilleDeKalb CountyAL
35963DawsonDeKalb CountyAL
35967Fort PayneDeKalb CountyAL
35968Fort PayneDeKalb CountyAL
35971FyffeDeKalb CountyAL
35974GeraldineDeKalb CountyAL
35975GroveoakDeKalb CountyAL
35978HenagarDeKalb CountyAL
35979HigdonDeKalb CountyAL
35981IderDeKalb CountyAL
35984MentoneDeKalb CountyAL
35986RainsvilleDeKalb CountyAL
35988SylvaniaDeKalb CountyAL
35989Valley HeadDeKalb CountyAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in DeKalb County School District?▼
DeKalb County School District serves 15 zip codes: 35961, 35962, 35963, 35967, 35968, 35971, 35974, 35975, 35978, 35979, 35981, 35984, 35986, 35988, 35989. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is DeKalb County School District rated?▼
DeKalb County School District has an overall rating of 4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 39th percentile among Alabama school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Alabama only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend DeKalb County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 8,717 students across 15 schools for DeKalb County School District.
What grades does DeKalb County School District serve?▼
DeKalb County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact DeKalb County School District?▼
You can reach DeKalb County School District by phone at (256)638-6921 or by mail at PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About DeKalb County School District

DeKalb County School District is a public school district serving 15 zip codes in Alabama, primarily in DeKalb County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 39th percentile among Alabama districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Alabama districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (256)638-6921 before making a housing decision.

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