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Best Schools in Dresden, TN
Dresden, TN has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,502 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Dresden greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dresden, TN
The top high schools in Dresden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dresden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Westview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dresden, TN
The top middle schools in Dresden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dresden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 338 Students
2. Martin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dresden, TN
The top elementary schools in Dresden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dresden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
2. Martin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 367 Students
3. Sharon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 Students
4. Martin Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weakley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dresden, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dresden, TN has a total population of 4,356 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dresden, 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 Dresden, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dresden, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dresden, 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 Dresden, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dresden, TN
How many schools are in Dresden, TN?
Dresden, TN has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,502 students in total.
How do schools in Dresden perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Dresden score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Dresden greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dresden?
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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Every school in Dresden
3 of 3 schools in Dresden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Dresden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.