DeKalb County is served by an elementary and secondary education program consisting of five separate schools.  Approximately 2,988 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: Bruce Curtis 
Assistant Principals: Seth Willoughby and Jenny Norris

Grades 9th – 12th
Student Population: 814

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

SACS Accredited

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Smithville Elementary School

Principal: Anita Puckett
Assistant Principal: Karen France

Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 2nd
Student Population: 550

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

SACS Accredited

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Northside Elementary School

Principal: Angela Johnson
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: Teresa Jones
Assistant Principal: Josh Agee

Grades: 6th – 8th
Student Population: 572

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

SACS Accredited

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DeKalb West School

Principal: Sabrina Farler
Assistant Principal: Cindy Snow

Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 8th
Student Population: 460

101 Bulldog Lane, Liberty
(615) 536-5332

SACS Accredited

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