Dekalb H S
Dekalb, TX · Dekalb ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, remote
806th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
152 W MAPLE ST, Dekalb, TX 75559
(903)667-2422NCES ID 481657001422Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dekalb H S 806th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 52% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 161 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 61.2% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 15.5% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 23.6% | 15.1% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 7.9% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $198K in zip 75559 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dekalb H S in?
Dekalb H S is part of the Dekalb ISD district in Dekalb, Texas.
Is Dekalb H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dekalb H S 806th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dekalb H S?
White 61%, Hispanic 16%, Black 15%, Two or more races 8% (278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dekalb H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75559 is $198K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.