DeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School
Location
1130 W. Broad Street

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37166

Coordinates35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225
Information
School typePublic secondary
Established1963
School districtDeKalb County Schools
SuperintendentPatrick Cripps
PrincipalBruce Curtis
Grades9–12
Enrollment813 (2025–26)
Average class size20–30
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7
ColorsBlack and old gold
   
SloganTiger Pride
SportsFootball, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country
MascotTiger
Team nameDeKalb County Fighting Tigers
RivalLivingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School
YearbookThe Tiger
Communities servedSmithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall
AffiliationsTennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
WebsiteDeKalb County High School

DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 813 as of August 14, 2025. The school's mascot is a tiger and the school colors are black and gold. The principal is Bruce Curtis and the assistant principals are Seth Willoughby and Jenny Norris. The school is fed by DeKalb Middle School (6–8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (K–8).