At a glance
Reported students
1,337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
480.5
Dickson County High School: 1,337 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,460
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Dickson County High School
Dickson County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dickson. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Dickson County Schools. NCES reports 1,337 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.2%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dickson County High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.18
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black3.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dickson County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creek Wood High School
High · Grades 06–12
919 reported students
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
713 reported students
Stuart Burns Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
Charlotte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
Dickson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
570 reported students
Burns Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
494 reported students
Public schools near Dickson County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy Other · Dickson County Schools | KG–12 | 40 | 0.3 mi |
| Dickson Middle School Middle · Dickson County Schools | 06–08 | 570 | 1.1 mi |
| Dickson Elementary School Elementary · Dickson County Schools | PK–05 | 229 | 1.2 mi |
| The Discovery School Elementary · Dickson County Schools | KG–05 | 202 | 1.3 mi |
| Centennial Elementary School Elementary · Dickson County Schools | PK–05 | 713 | 1.7 mi |
| Creek Wood High School High · Dickson County Schools | 06–12 | 919 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dickson County High School
What grades does Dickson County High School serve?
Dickson County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dickson County Schools.
How many students attend Dickson County High School?
Dickson County High School reported 1,337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,460 students.
Is Dickson County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dickson County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dickson County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dickson County High School in?
Dickson County High School is part of Dickson County Schools, based in Dickson, TN, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dickson County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dickson County Distance Learning Academy (0.3 mi), Dickson Middle School (1.1 mi), Dickson Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.