Dickson County High School vs Dickson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson County High School
Dickson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
Dickson Elementary
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Dickson County High School Dickson, Tennessee | Dickson Elementary Dickson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 321 | #586 of 913 |
| National rank | #14668 of 16,910 | #43140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,337 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Dickson | Dickson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.5 vs 22.7).
- •Dickson Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Dickson County High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Dickson County High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 229.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dickson County High School better than Dickson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dickson County High School and Dickson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dickson and Dickson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson County High School: 1,337. Dickson Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson County High School and Dickson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Dickson County High School is 161st of 321 and Dickson Elementary is 586th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).