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DeKalb County

Alabama · Public School District
15
Schools
8,717
Students
$12,957
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
69.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DeKalb County is a public school district in Alabama serving 8,717 students across 15 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,957 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossville Elementary SchoolPK–03578
Henagar Junior High SchoolPK–08224
Ruhuma Junior High SchoolPK–08165
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossville Middle School04–08790
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alternative School05–120
Crossville High School09–12657
Dekalb Technical Center10–120
Other Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Collinsville High SchoolPK–12920
Dekalb Annex SchoolKG–120
Fyffe High SchoolPK–12937
Geraldine SchoolPK–121,150
Ider SchoolPK–12601
Plainview SchoolPK–121,264
Sylvania SchoolPK–12945
Valley Head High SchoolPK–12486
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,957Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
18%
State
61.4%
Local (property tax)
18.0%
Federal
20.6%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,717
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DeKalb County?
DeKalb County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,717 students.
What is the graduation rate for DeKalb County?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
DeKalb County spends $12,957 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DeKalb County?
69% of students in DeKalb County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DeKalb County?
No, DeKalb County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DeKalb County serve?
DeKalb County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DeKalb County?
The median opportunity score across schools in DeKalb County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.