DeKalb County High School

Public secondary school in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.[1] 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.[3] 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).[4]

School typePublic secondary
Established1963
School district
DeKalb County Schools
SuperintendentPatrick Cripps
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DeKalb County High School
Location
1130 W. Broad Street

Smithville
,
DeKalb
,
Tennessee
37166

United States
35.96877°N 85.85225°W / 35.96877; -85.85225
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School typePublic secondary
Established1963
School district
DeKalb County Schools
SuperintendentPatrick Cripps
Principal
Bruce Curtis
Grades9–12
Enrollment813 (2025–26)[1]
Average class size
20–30
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day
7
ColorsBlack and old gold
    [2]
SloganTiger Pride
SportsFootball, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country
MascotTiger[2]
Team nameDeKalb County Fighting Tigers
RivalLivingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School
YearbookThe Tiger
Communities served
Smithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall
AffiliationsTennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
WebsiteDeKalb County High School
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Clubs

DCHS has a variety of clubs, including FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, SkillsUSA, CTE, a Chess Club, a Literature Club, a Science Club, and a Spanish Club. Other groups include the Student Council as well as a Color Guard and Marching Band known as the "Fighting Tiger Marching Band".[3]

Notable alumni

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