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#741 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 41% in state
Dresden High School
High School · Weakley County · Dresden, TN
A Weakley County high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7150 Highway 22, Dresden, TN 38225
- Math 45% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dresden High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dresden High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated988/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dresden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,150
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Gleason SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
| Westview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 590 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Weakley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dresden High School is listed in Weakley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dresden High School
Dresden High School is a public high school in Dresden, TN, part of Weakley County, serving approximately 323 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dresden High School
What grades does Dresden High School serve?
Dresden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dresden High School?
Dresden High School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dresden High School rank in TN?
Dresden High School ranks #741 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dresden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dresden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dresden High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dresden High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dresden High School a charter school?
No, Dresden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dresden High School a Title I school?
No, Dresden High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weakley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (731) 364-2949
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 38225)
- 6,183
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38225; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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