📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: August 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Alexandria, TN · DeKalb County

DeKalb County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 2,938 students · 6 schools · 4 zip codes

4
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 37th percentile among Tennessee districts. Ranked within Tennessee only — not comparable across states.
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DeKalb County School District
📍 Alexandria, TN · DeKalb County · NCES LEAID 4700990
4/10
Rating
2,938
Students
6
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
4
Zip Codes

District Contact & Information

Source: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(615)597-4084
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District Website
www.dekalbschools.net
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District Mailing Address
110 South Public Square, Smithville, TN 37166
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Enrollment
2,938 students
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Schools
6
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County
DeKalb County, TN
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4700990
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District Type
Public School District

Schools in DeKalb County School District

7 schools listed
SchoolLevelGradesStudentsCity
Northside ElementaryElementary2nd – 5th544Smithville
Smithville ElementaryElementaryPre-K – 2nd535Smithville
DeKalb Middle SchoolMiddle6th – 8th534Smithville
De Kalb County Adult High SchoolHigh10th – 12th—Smithville
De Kalb County High SchoolHigh9th – 12th781Smithville
DeKalb County Schools Adult Education Virtual SchoolHigh9th – 12th784Smithville
DeKalb West ElementaryOtherPre-K – 8th466Liberty
NCES lists 7 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 6. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.

Zip Codes Served by DeKalb County School District

4 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
37012AlexandriaDeKalb CountyTN
37059DowelltownDeKalb CountyTN
37095LibertyDeKalb CountyTN
37166SmithvilleDeKalb CountyTN

Frequently Asked Questions

What zip codes are in DeKalb County School District?▼
DeKalb County School District serves 4 zip codes: 37012, 37059, 37095, 37166. 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 (TCAP 2025–26). That places it in the 37th percentile among Tennessee school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Tennessee 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 2,938 students across 6 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.
What schools are in DeKalb County School District?▼
NCES lists 7 schools operating under DeKalb County School District: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact DeKalb County School District?▼
You can reach DeKalb County School District by phone at (615)597-4084 or online at www.dekalbschools.net or by mail at 110 South Public Square, Smithville, TN 37166. 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 4 zip codes in Tennessee, primarily in DeKalb County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 37th percentile among Tennessee districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26) and is ranked only against other Tennessee districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

Schools in this district

NCES lists 7 schools operating under DeKalb County School District — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high and 1 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is DeKalb County Schools Adult Education Virtual School with 784 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.

Checking your own address

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 (615)597-4084 before making a housing decision.

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