DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9âÂÂ12 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 (6âÂÂ8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (KâÂÂ8).
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".