Learning
These statics help represent what it’s like learning in DeKalb County.
H.S. Graduation Rate
95%
Number of K-12 Students
13,260
Employment Growth Rate
1.02%
Nationally Recognitionized Schools
Half of all DeKalb County High Schools are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, while the graduation rate averages over 89%.
Out of an evaluation of 22,000 schools, medals awarded based on state assessment performances and how well prepared students are for college.
Rankings & Graduation Rates
Nationally Ranked High Schools
Community Responses
Sample data based on segments from Fort Payne High School show positive rating poll data from both students and teachers.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Expenses Per Student
$8,863
Graduation Rate
95%
2017 Best High School
for Athletes in Alabama
#11 of 275
2017 Most Diverse
Public High Schools in Alabama
#17 of 274
2017 Best Public
High Schools in Alabama
#27 of 359
Based on poll findings, students and parents both agree that students are…
Competitive
100%
Creative
70%
Athletic
90%
Based on poll findings, students and parents both agree that teachers are…
Engaging with Lessons
92%
Genuinely Caring
85%
Classroom Managers
85%
Ratings & Poll Data gathered from Niche, Inc. about Fort Payne High School.
Highly Qualified Teachers
The majority of teachers in DeKalb County are highly qualified in their profession.
Teachers are qualified in their subjects by obtaining appropriate degrees and increasing their knowledge & understanding through:
- Certification & Licensure
- Professional Development
- Leadership Training
- Mentoring
- Content Mastery
Teacher Qualification
Share Breakdown
Six-Year (Class AA)- Doctorate
9.2%
Master's Degree (Class A)
59.5%
Bachelor's Degree (Class B)
30.6%
