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#1339 of 1,786 schools in TN
New Directions Academy
High School · Dickson County · Charlotte, TN
A Dickson County high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 Highway 48 North, Charlotte, TN 37036
- Math 19% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at New Directions Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 15% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where New Directions Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,277
Median home value
$254,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
93.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Creek Wood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 949 | Compare → |
| Dickson County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,423 | Compare → |
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–11 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dickson County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 17
- District spending per student
- $10,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Directions Academy is listed in Dickson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Directions Academy
New Directions Academy is a public high school in Charlotte, TN, part of Dickson County, serving approximately 36 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,339 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 37036)
- 6,653
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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 37036; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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