For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 962 students in De Kalb, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in De Kalb, TX are Hubbard Isd, Dekalb Elementary School and James L Germany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Kalb, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in De Kalb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Kalb, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in De Kalb, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in De Kalb, TX include Hubbard Isd, Dekalb Elementary School and James L Germany Middle School.
How many public schools are located in De Kalb?
4 public schools are located in De Kalb.
What is the racial composition of students in De Kalb?
De Kalb public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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