Best Schools in Dickson, TN
Dickson, TN has a total of 25 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 11,741 students attend Dickson, TN schools. On average, schools in Dickson score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dickson exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dickson, TN
Dickson, TN has 7 high schools with 4,278 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 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dickson exceed expectations.
1. Waverly Central High School
SchoolGrade
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Humphreys County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
2. Dickson County High School
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Dickson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1472 Students
3. Creek Wood High School
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Dickson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
4. East Hickman High School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
5. Hickman Co Sr High School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
6. Houston Co High School
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Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickson, TN
Dickson, TN has 6 middle schools with 2,528 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 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dickson exceed expectations.
1. Dickson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
2. Charlotte Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
3. Waverly Jr High School
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Humphreys County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 475 Students
4. Hickman Co Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
5. Houston Co Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Houston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 317 Students
6. East Hickman Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hickman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickson, TN
Dickson, TN has 11 elementary schools with 4,778 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 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dickson exceed expectations.
1. Stuart Burns Elementary
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Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
2. Centennial Elementary
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Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
3. The Discovery School
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Dickson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 205 Students
4. Oakmont Elementary
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Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
5. Charlotte Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
6. Mc Ewen Elementary
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Humphreys County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
7. Dickson Elementary
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Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
8. Vanleer Elementary
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Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
9. Centerville Intermediate School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 334 Students
10. East Hickman Intermediate School
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Hickman County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickson, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickson, TN has a total population of 24,739 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickson, 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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickson, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickson, 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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