Best Schools in Dickson County, TN
Dickson County, TN has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,215 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Dickson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickson County, TN
The top high schools in Dickson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 3 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickson County, TN
The top middle schools in Dickson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Charlotte Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
4. Dickson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickson County, TN
The top elementary schools in Dickson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Discovery School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 205 Students
2. Centennial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
3. Stuart Burns Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
4. White Bluff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
5. Charlotte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
6. Oakmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
7. Vanleer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
8. Dickson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dickson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickson County, TN
How many schools are in Dickson County, TN?
Dickson County, TN has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,215 students in total.
How do schools in Dickson County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Dickson County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Dickson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dickson County
5 places in Dickson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Dickson (7)
- Charlotte (5)
- Burns (2)
- White Bluff (2)
- Vanleer (1)
School districts (1)
- Dickson County (17 schools)