DeKalb County Public Schools
DeKalb County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,903
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the DeKalb County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Indiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
DeKalb County has 4 district entries. DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Garrett has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in DeKalb County
Reported Enrollment
6,903
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in DeKalb County
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp
DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Hamilton Community Schools
14 Public Schools in DeKalb County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb High School | Profile | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | Waterloo, 46793Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,075 |
| DeKalb Middle School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | Waterloo, 46793Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 800 |
| J E Ober Elementary School | Listed only | Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | Garrett, 46738Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 727 |
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch | Listed only | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | Auburn, 46706Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 644 |
| James R Watson Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | Auburn, 46706Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 588 |
| Eastside Junior-Senior High School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | Butler, 46721Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 585 |
| Garrett High School | Listed only | Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | Garrett, 46738Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 572 |
| Garrett Middle School | Listed only | Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | Garrett, 46738Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 376 |
| Butler Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | Butler, 46721Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 357 |
| Country Meadow Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | Ashley, 46705Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 314 |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | Saint Joe, 46785Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 293 |
| Waterloo Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | Waterloo, 46793Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 220 |
| Hamilton Community High School | Listed only | Hamilton Community Schools | Hamilton, 46742Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 186 |
| Hamilton Community Elementary Sch | Listed only | Hamilton Community Schools | Hamilton, 46742Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 166 |
DeKalb High School
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Waterloo, 46793 / Town: Fringe
DeKalb Middle School
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Waterloo, 46793 / Town: Fringe
J E Ober Elementary School
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp
Garrett, 46738 / Town: Fringe
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Auburn, 46706 / Town: Fringe
James R Watson Elementary School
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Auburn, 46706 / Town: Fringe
Eastside Junior-Senior High School
DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Butler, 46721 / Town: Distant
Garrett High School
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp
Garrett, 46738 / Town: Fringe
Garrett Middle School
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp
Garrett, 46738 / Town: Fringe
Butler Elementary School
DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Butler, 46721 / Rural: Fringe
Country Meadow Elementary School
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Ashley, 46705 / Rural: Distant
Riverdale Elementary School
DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Saint Joe, 46785 / Rural: Distant
Waterloo Elementary School
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Waterloo, 46793 / Town: Fringe
Hamilton Community High School
Hamilton Community Schools
Hamilton, 46742 / Rural: Distant
Hamilton Community Elementary Sch
Hamilton Community Schools
Hamilton, 46742 / Rural: Distant
DeKalb County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which DeKalb County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Indiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the DeKalb County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in DeKalb County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this DeKalb County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some DeKalb County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in DeKalb County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.