Best Schools in Dickson County, TN
Dickson County, TN has a total of 18 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 8,215 students attend Dickson County, TN schools. On average, schools in Dickson County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dickson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dickson County, TN
Dickson County, TN has 4 high schools with 2,509 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dickson County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dickson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Dickson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1472 Students
2. Creek Wood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
3. New Directions Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickson County, TN
Dickson County, TN has 4 middle schools with 1,758 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dickson County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dickson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Burns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. W James Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students
3. Dickson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
4. Charlotte Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickson County, TN
Dickson County, TN has 8 elementary schools with 3,690 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dickson County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dickson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Stuart Burns Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
2. Centennial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
3. The Discovery School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 205 Students
4. Oakmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
5. Charlotte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
6. White Bluff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
7. Dickson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
8. Vanleer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickson County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickson County, TN has a total population of 54,315 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickson County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dickson County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickson County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickson County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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