The Discovery School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dickson, Tennessee 37055 · Dickson County
#93 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#10838 of 50,301 nationally
About The Discovery School
The Discovery School is a public elementary located in Dickson, in the Dickson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 202 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 93rd of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 202.
There are 7 schools in Dickson; The Discovery School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- 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 The Discovery School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Discovery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Special Services
Dickson · Public other · Grades PK–11
3 students · 1.1 km away
Dickson Middle School
Dickson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students · 1.2 km away
Dickson County High School
Dickson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students · 2.1 km away
Dickson Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students · 2.4 km away
Oakmont Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 2.5 km away
Centennial Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students · 4.5 km away
Stuart Burns Elementary
Burns · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 9.9 km away
Creek Wood High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
919 students · 10 km away
Burns Middle School
Burns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students · 11 km away
Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Pegram · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
201 students
West View Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
204 students
Sullivan Gardens Elementary
Kingsport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
204 students
Rutledge Primary
Rutledge · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
199 students
West Hardin Elementary
Adamsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
205 students
Dunbar Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Discovery School a good school?
The Discovery School has a Success Index (US) of 70.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #93 of 913 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 The Discovery School rank in Tennessee?
The Discovery School ranks #93 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #10838 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Discovery School?
The Discovery School had 202 students in 2025.
Is The Discovery School a elementary school or a high school?
The Discovery School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Discovery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Discovery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.