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DeKalb County School District, Tennessee

DeKalb County School District is a unified school district in DeKalb County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 20,959 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 304 sq mi (788 km²) of land.

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DeKalb County School District in Tennessee
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
20,959
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
DeKalb County
Land area
304 sq mi (788 km²)
Median household income
$53,153 ± $7,562
Median home value
$235,500 ± $16,790
Water area
24.6 sq mi (63.6 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4700990
Coordinates (central point)
35.982219, -85.833596
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in DeKalb County School District, largest first

  1. Smithville (city)5,288 people
  2. Alexandria (town)1,136 people
  3. Dowelltown (town)434 people
  4. Liberty (town)406 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Cannon County School District18 mi southwest
  2. Warren County School District21 mi south
  3. Smith County School District21 mi north
  4. White County School District21 mi east
  5. Putnam County School District22 mi northeast
  6. Wilson County School District28 mi northwest

These share a boundary with DeKalb County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with DeKalb County School District before you rely on it.

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