For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 8,002 students in Dekalb County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, AL are Plainview School, Fyffe High School and Ider School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Dekalb County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Payne High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Grades: PK-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #22.
Fyffe High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Grades: PK-12
| 939 students
Rank: #33.
Ider School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Grades: PK-12
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Sylvania School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 939 students
Rank: #55.
Geraldine School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Grades: PK-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Head High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Payne High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #88.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 886 students
Rank: #99.
Crossville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7858
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7858
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Technical Center
Vocational School
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5866 E River Road
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-1133
Mentone, AL 35984
(256) 634-1133
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, AL include Plainview School, Fyffe High School and Ider School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County?
12 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority 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: Plainview School vs. Fyffe High School, Fyffe High School vs. Plainview School, Ider School vs. Fyffe High School
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