Weakley County School District
School District · Dresden, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Weakley County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Weakley 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.
Dresden Elementary
Dresden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greenfield School
Greenfield · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dresden Middle School
Dresden · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#36 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,298
$113 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,932 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Weakley County ranks #36 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Weakley County's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dresden Elementary (9.1/10), Greenfield School (8.5/10), and Dresden Middle School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Weakley County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dresden Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Greenfield School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Dresden Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Gleason School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Martin Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Dresden High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Sharon School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Martin Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Westview High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Weakley County
Weakley County is a Dresden, Tennessee school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $11,298 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Weakley County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dresden Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Weakley County students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Weakley County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Weakley County with test data.
Schools in Weakley County
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dresden
- Total Enrollment
- 3,932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 310
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Weakley County?
Weakley County has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Weakley County?
The average composite rating for Weakley County is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Weakley County?
Weakley County spends $11,298 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Weakley County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Weakley County is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Weakley County?
Dresden Elementary is the highest-rated school in Weakley County with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Weakley County?
Across schools in Weakley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Weakley County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Weakley County has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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Compare Weakley County with neighboring districts in the state.
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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)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
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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