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Mailing address for DeKalb County Schools

To reach DeKalb County Schools, address your envelope to DeKalb County Schools, PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668. DeKalb County Schools is a public school district in Rainsville, Alabama, serving Pre-K through grade 12 across 15 schools.

District office — DeKalb County Schools

DeKalb County Schools
PO Box 1668
Rainsville, AL  35986-1668

Add the specific recipient above the district name — e.g. "Attn: Registrar" for a records or transcript request, or "Attn: Superintendent" / "Attn: Board of Education" for district correspondence.

Verified September 2026nces.ed.govdekalbk12.org

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Key facts

  • Send mail to DeKalb County Schools, PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668 — the district's central office.
  • DeKalb County Schools serves Pre-K through grade 12 across 15 schools (NCES LEA ID 0101140).
  • The district office is physically located at 306 Main St W, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668 — mail still goes to the address above.
  • District office phone: (256)638-6921.
  • Official district website: http://www.dekalbk12.org.
  • A written request for a student's education records under FERPA should include the student's full name, date of birth, and the years they attended, plus your signature and a callback number.
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How to send your letter

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    Confirm who should receive it

    Records and transcript requests usually go to the registrar or records office; general correspondence goes to the superintendent or board. Check http://www.dekalbk12.org if you're not sure of the right department.

  2. 2

    Address it correctly

    Write the recipient or department first, then DeKalb County Schools, PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668.

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    Include what they need

    For a records request: the student's full name, date of birth, years attended, and your signature — schools generally require written authorization under FERPA before releasing education records. For general correspondence, state your request or concern clearly and include a way to reach you back.

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Common questions

What is the mailing address for DeKalb County Schools?

DeKalb County Schools, PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668 — the district's central administrative office.

How do I request a student's records or transcript from DeKalb County Schools by mail?

Write to the district's registrar or records office at the address above. Include the student's full name, date of birth, years attended, and your signature — schools generally require written authorization under FERPA before releasing education records.

Where do I mail a letter to the superintendent or school board of DeKalb County Schools?

Address it "Attn: Superintendent" or "Attn: Board of Education", then DeKalb County Schools, PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668.

How many schools does DeKalb County Schools operate?

15 as of the most recent NCES Common Core of Data directory, serving Pre-K through grade 12.

Is DeKalb County Schools's office address different from its mailing address?

The office is physically located at 306 Main St W, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668, but mail should go to PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986-1668 — the address above.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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