DeKalb County is served by an elementary and secondary education program consisting of five separate schools.  Approximately 2,974 students are enrolled.  The school system is administered by the DeKalb County Board of Education.  The Board consists of an appointed Director and seven elected Board members.

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DeKalb County High School

Principal: Randy Jennings 
Assistant Principals: David Gash and Jenny Norris

Grades 9th – 12th
Student Population: 854

1130 West Broad Street, Smithville
(615) 597-4094

SACS Accredited

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Smithville Elementary School

Principal: Summer Cantrell
Assistant Principal: Amanda Dakas

Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 2nd
Student Population: 552

221 East Bryant Street, Smithville
(615) 597-4415

SACS Accredited

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Northside Elementary School

Principal: Karen Knowles
Assistant Principal: Beth Pafford

Grades 2nd – 5th
Student Population: 592

400 North Congress Blvd., Smithville
(615) 597-1569

SACS Accredited

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DeKalb Middle School

Principal: Lacey Foutch
Assistant Principal: Anita Puckett

Grades: 6th – 8th
Student Population: 587

1132 West Broad Street, Smithville
(615) 597-7987

SACS Accredited

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DeKalb West School

Principal: Sabrina Farler
Assistant Principal: Joey Agee

Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th
Student Population: 389

101 Bulldog Lane, Liberty
(615) 536-5332

SACS Accredited

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