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| DeKalb County Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Superintendent | Wayne Lyles |
| Schools | 14 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 8,525 (2020–2021)[1] |
| Teachers | 530.4 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16.1:1[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | https://www.dekalbk12.org/ |
The DeKalb County School System serves the rural areas and communities of DeKalb County, Alabama, with the exception of the schools located within the county seat of Fort Payne, which has its own school system. The system serves approximately 8,500 students, and the administrative offices are located in Rainsville.[1] The current superintendent is Wayne Lyles, serving since July 26, 2021.