Dickson Middle School vs The Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson Middle School
Dickson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
The Discovery School
Dickson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Dickson Middle School Dickson, Tennessee | The Discovery School Dickson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 307 | #93 of 913 |
| National rank | #11489 of 15,369 | #10838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| city | Dickson | Dickson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 32.1).
- •The Discovery School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •The Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Dickson Middle School is the larger school with 570 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 Middle School better than The Discovery School?
On the Success Index (US), The Discovery School ranks higher (70.7 vs 32.1 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 Middle School and The Discovery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dickson and Dickson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Middle School: 570. The Discovery School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Middle School and The Discovery School rank in Tennessee?
Dickson Middle School is 123rd of 307 and The Discovery School is 93rd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).