DeKalb High School is a public high school located in DeKalb, Texas. It is the sole high school in the DeKalb Independent School District and is classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Dekalb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dekalb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Dekalb High School's student population of 278 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dekalb High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7497 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
61%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dekalb High School's ranking?
Dekalb High School is ranked #7497 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dekalb High School often compared to?
Dekalb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hooks High School, James Bowie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb High School?
The graduation rate of Dekalb High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dekalb High School?
278 students attend Dekalb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dekalb High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb High School?
Dekalb High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb High School offer ?
Dekalb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dekalb High School part of?
Dekalb High School is part of Dekalb Independent School District.
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