DeKalb County

DeKalb County School District is an open, traditional public school system headquartered at 110 South Public Square in Smithville, Tennessee. Situated in a distant town geographic setting, the independent district operates seven schools that provide a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a regular public school district that operates independently of any supervisory union or charter network, it delivers accessible public education tailored to the needs of its surrounding community.

For the 2024–2025 academic period, the district serves a student population of 3,644 children, comprising 1,971 female and 1,673 male students. The student body reflects a broad demographic makeup, including 2,793 White, 477 Hispanic, 246 Black, 108 multiracial, 10 Asian, 7 American Indian, and 3 Pacific Islander students. Enrollment is distributed across all primary and secondary levels, ranging from 92 pre-kindergarten students to a senior class of 965 twelfth-graders. Within the context of reported staffing figures for this period, official records indicate zero full-time equivalent (FTE) positions logged across teaching, instructional aide, and general support staff roles.