Dickson County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dickson, Tennessee 37055 · Dickson County
#161 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#14668 of 16,910 nationally
About Dickson County High School
Dickson County High School is a public high located in Dickson, in the Dickson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,337 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 161st of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (34th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,337.
There are 7 schools in Dickson; Dickson County High School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dickson County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dickson County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Special Services
Dickson · Public other · Grades PK–11
3 students · 1.6 km away
Dickson Middle School
Dickson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students · 1.8 km away
Dickson Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students · 1.9 km away
The Discovery School
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students · 2.1 km away
Centennial Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students · 2.8 km away
Oakmont Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 4.3 km away
Creek Wood High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
919 students · 10 km away
Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 11 km away
Charlotte Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students · 11 km away
Stuart Burns Elementary
Burns · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Northeast High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Rhea County High School
Evensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
Central High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,331 students
The Howard School
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,329 students
Centennial High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,354 students
Karns High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dickson County High School a good school?
Dickson County High School has a Success Index (US) of 23.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #161 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dickson County High School rank in Tennessee?
Dickson County High School ranks #161 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #14668 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dickson County High School?
Dickson County High School had 1,337 students in 2025.
Is Dickson County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Dickson County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dickson County High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dickson County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.