Average
#1339 of 1,786 schools in TN
New Directions Academy
High School · Dickson County
4000 Highway 48 North, Charlotte, TN 37036
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
2.2:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
2.2:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,339 of 1,786
In Charlotte
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#15 of 17
Dickson County
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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New Directions Academy
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About New Directions Academy
New Directions Academy is a public high school in Charlotte, TN, part of Dickson County. New Directions Academy serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. New Directions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,339 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for New Directions Academy show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- TN avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, New Directions Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at New Directions Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 2.2:1 students to teachers, New Directions Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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New Directions Academy — Students at New Directions Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 20 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How New Directions Academy Compares
See how New Directions Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4000 Highway 48 North, Charlotte, TN 37036
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Directions Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Creek Wood High School (rated 5.5/10, 3.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Montgomery Central High (rated 5.1/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Cunningham), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Dickson County High School (rated 4.9/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Dickson), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Charlotte, see our Charlotte schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy Charlotte | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Charlotte Middle School Charlotte | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Charlotte Elementary Charlotte | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Creek Wood High School Charlotte | 3.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Dickson County High School Dickson | 6.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Vanleer Elementary Vanleer | 6.3 mi | 6.8 |
| The Discovery School Dickson | 7.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Special Services Dickson | 7.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Dickson Middle School Dickson | 7.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Centennial Elementary Dickson | 7.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Dickson Elementary Dickson | 7.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Oakmont Elementary Dickson | 9.1 mi | 7.4 |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dickson | 9.4 mi | 5.7 |
| White Bluff Elementary White Bluff | 8.1 mi | 7.1 |
| W James Middle School White Bluff | 8.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Stuart Burns Elementary Burns | 10.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Burns Middle School Burns | 10.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Montgomery Central Elementary Cunningham | 15.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Montgomery Central High Cunningham | 15.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Montgomery Central Middle Cunningham | 15.3 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37036 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,277
Median Home Value
$254,900
Median Rent
$878/mo
Population
6,653
College Educated
14.7%
Homeownership
93.6%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
39.4
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|---|---|
| STEPPEN STONE ACADEMY Limestone, TN | 5.2 |
| Midtown Educational Center Harriman, TN | 5.1 |
| STOKES ACADEMY Greeneville, TN | 5.1 |
| BLEDSOE YOUTH ACADEMY Gallatin, TN | 4.9 |
| ARCHON ACADEMY Bartlett, TN | 5.7 |
| Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center Somerville, TN | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Directions Academy
What grades does New Directions Academy serve?
New Directions Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Directions Academy?
New Directions Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Academy is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Directions Academy rank in TN?
New Directions Academy ranks #1,339 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is New Directions Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Directions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 New Directions Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Directions Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is New Directions Academy a charter school?
No, New Directions Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Directions Academy a Title I school?
No, New Directions Academy is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dickson County
- Phone
- (615) 740-6070
Resources & Links
District
Dickson County- District Enrollment
- 8,009
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,729
- District Rank
- #15 of 17
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