For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,174 students in Dekalb County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN are Dekalb High School, Garrett High School and Eastside Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Dekalb County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastside Junior-senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #22.
Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Grades: 7-12
| 564 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7236 County Road 427
Auburn, IN 46706
Auburn, IN 46706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN include Dekalb High School, Garrett High School and Eastside Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County?
3 public high schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dekalb County include: Dekalb High School vs. Garrett High School, Garrett High School vs. Dekalb High School, Eastside Junior-senior High School vs. Dekalb High School
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