B
Good
74/100

De Kalb County High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1130 West Broad ST, Smithville, TN 37166
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 32% · Math 12% proficient · 53rd percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
B
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
783
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%53/100reading 52nd percentile, math 54th percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+3 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−13 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+3 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%12%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -14 pts, math +1 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income25%5%reading +7 pts, math -2 pts55th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1130 West Broad ST
City Smithville
ZIP Code 37166
District 4700990
NCES School ID 470099000322
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37166

Understanding the community around De Kalb County High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,677
Per Capita Income $26,799
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
High School or Higher 79.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,900
Median Rent $739
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for De Kalb County High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.0%
Hispanic/Latino 16.7%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 783
Teachers (FTE) 54.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for De Kalb County High School?
De Kalb County High School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend De Kalb County High School?
De Kalb County High School has 783 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does De Kalb County High School serve?
De Kalb County High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does De Kalb County High School receive per student?
De Kalb County High School receives $10,335 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around De Kalb County High School in 37166 ▼
Avg Home Value
$285,967
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,400
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
35.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026