For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,014 students in Dekalb County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, TN are Dekalb West Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-7987
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
2 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dekalb County include: Dekalb West Elementary School vs. Dekalb Middle School
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