DeKalb County Schools (Alabama)

Coordinates: 34°33′18″N 85°54′17″W / 34.55500°N 85.90472°W / 34.55500; -85.90472
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

34°33′18″N 85°54′17″W / 34.55500°N 85.90472°W / 34.55500; -85.90472

DeKalb County Schools
Location
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesK–12
SuperintendentWayne Lyles
Schools14
Students and staff
Students8,525 (2020–2021)[1]
Teachers530.4 (on FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio16.1:1[1]
Other information
Websitehttps://www.dekalbk12.org/

The DeKalb County School System serves the rural areas and communities of DeKalb County, Alabama, with the exception of the schools located within the county seat of Fort Payne, which has its own school system. The system serves approximately 8,500 students, and the administrative offices are located in Rainsville.[1] The current superintendent is Wayne Lyles, serving since July 26, 2021.

Facilities[edit]

The district operates 13 schools, seven of which are PreK–12 schools:[2][3]

High schools[edit]

Elementary/middle schools[edit]

  • Crossville Middle School, Crossville (4–8)
  • Crossville Elementary School, Crossville (PreK–3)
  • Henagar Jr. High School, Henagar (PreK–8)
  • Ruhama Jr. High School, Fort Payne (PreK–8)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "DeKalb County". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 4, 2022. "Total Students: 8,525 (2020–2021)"
  2. ^ DeKalb County Schools. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "DeKalb County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 4, 2022.

External links[edit]