- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithville, TN
De Kalb County High School
Federal NCES profile for De Kalb County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470099000322
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Kalb County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 781
- students enrolled
De Kalb County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Kalb County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470099000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
De Kalb County High School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 470099000322 · Smithville, TN High · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside Elementary (544 students)
De Kalb County High School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
De Kalb County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
De Kalb County High School
781 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
544 students
- Smithville Ele
Smithville Elementary
535 students
- Dekalb Middle
Dekalb Middle School
534 students
- Dekalb West El
Dekalb West Elementary
466 students
What this shows De Kalb County High School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Kalb County High School compares
De Kalb County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, De Kalb County High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Kalb County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dekalb Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dekalb West Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Kalb County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Kalb County High School
How many students attend De Kalb County High School?
De Kalb County High School has 781 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Kalb County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at De Kalb County High School is 14.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Kalb County High School?
The largest demographic group at De Kalb County High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Smithville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Kalb County High School?
De Kalb County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does De Kalb County High School rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, De Kalb County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides De Kalb County High School, Dekalb County also operates Northside Elementary (544 students), Smithville Elementary (535 students), and Dekalb Middle School (534 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.