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Best Dekalb County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,174 students in Dekalb County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN are Dekalb High School, Garrett High School and Eastside Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Dekalb County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastside Junior-senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Gr: 7-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dekalb County, IN

Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7236 County Road 427
Auburn, IN 46706

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IN include Dekalb High School, Garrett High School and Eastside Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County?
3 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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