For the 2026 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 37% (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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