Dickson County High School vs The Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 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
The Discovery School
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Dickson County High School Dickson, Tennessee | The Discovery School Dickson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 321 | #93 of 913 |
| National rank | #14668 of 16,910 | #10838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,337 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 72% |
| city | Dickson | Dickson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 23.5).
- •The Discovery School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 16%).
- •The Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Dickson County High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 202.
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 The Discovery School?
On the Success Index (US), The Discovery School ranks higher (70.7 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dickson County High School and The Discovery School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dickson and Dickson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson County High School: 1,337. The Discovery School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson County High School and The Discovery School rank in Tennessee?
Dickson County High School is 161st of 321 and The Discovery School is 93rd of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).