Dickson County School District
School District · Dickson, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
17
8 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
17
8 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Dickson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dickson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Burns Middle School
Burns · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Centennial Elementary
Dickson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oakmont Elementary
Dickson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#79 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,729
$682 vs Tennessee median
District size
8,009 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Dickson County ranks #79 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Dickson County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Burns Middle School (8.3/10), Centennial Elementary (7.9/10), and Oakmont Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dickson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burns Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Centennial Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Oakmont Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Dickson Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Stuart Burns Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | White Bluff Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | The Discovery School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Charlotte Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Vanleer Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | W James Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dickson County
Dickson County is a Dickson, Tennessee school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 8,009 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $10,729 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Dickson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burns Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dickson County students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dickson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dickson County with test data.
Schools in Dickson County
17 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dickson
- Total Enrollment
- 8,009
- Teachers (FTE)
- 619
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dickson County?
Dickson County has 17 schools in total — 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dickson County?
The average composite rating for Dickson County is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dickson County?
Dickson County spends $10,729 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dickson County is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dickson County?
Burns Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dickson County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dickson County?
Across schools in Dickson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dickson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Dickson County has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.5%
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Compare Dickson County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Williamson County (52)
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- Madison County (26)
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- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
- Carter County (15)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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