Public schools in Dickson, TN
7 open public schools with an address in Dickson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,573
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Dickson public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Dickson, TN: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,573 students, an average of 510 per school. The largest campus is Dickson County High School (1,337 students), and the largest elementary school is Centennial Elementary School (713).
Every listed school belongs to Dickson County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Dickson
Elementary schools in Dickson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School Dickson County Schools | PK–05 | 713 | — | |
| Dickson Elementary School Dickson County Schools | PK–05 | 229 | — | |
| Oakmont Elementary School Dickson County Schools | PK–05 | 482 | — | |
| The Discovery School Dickson County Schools | KG–05 | 202 | — |
Middle schools in Dickson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Middle School Dickson County Schools | 06–08 | 570 | — |
High schools in Dickson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School Dickson County Schools | 09–12 | 1,337 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Dickson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy Dickson County Schools · Virtual | KG–12 | 40 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic13%
- Black5.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Dickson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,573 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dickson
How many public schools are in Dickson, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Dickson: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,573 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dickson?
All listed public schools with an address in Dickson belong to Dickson County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dickson?
Dickson County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dickson, with 1,337 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dickson?
No school with an address in Dickson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Dickson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities