Needs Improvement
#1687 of 1,786 schools in TN
Special Services
School · Dickson County
115 Academy ST, Dickson, TN 37055
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,687 of 1,786
In Dickson
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#17 of 17
Dickson County
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Special Services
School in Dickson · grades Pre-K – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Special Services
Special Services is a public school in Dickson, TN, part of Dickson County. Special Services serves approximately 101 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Special Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 1,786 schools in TN.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.4
- TN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 101 students, Special Services 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.
Score Breakdown
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How Special Services Compares
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Location
115 Academy ST, Dickson, TN 37055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Special Services may also want to explore other schools in the area. UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy (rated 5.4/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby Charlotte), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dickson, see our Dickson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson Middle School Dickson | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| The Discovery School Dickson | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Dickson Elementary Dickson | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Dickson County High School Dickson | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Oakmont Elementary Dickson | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dickson | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Centennial Elementary Dickson | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Creek Wood High School Charlotte | 6.9 mi | 5.5 |
| New Directions Academy Charlotte | 7.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy Charlotte | 7.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Charlotte Middle School Charlotte | 7.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Charlotte Elementary Charlotte | 7.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Stuart Burns Elementary Burns | 6.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Burns Middle School Burns | 7.2 mi | 8.3 |
| East Hickman Middle School Lyles | 10.6 mi | 4.4 |
| East Hickman Intermediate School Lyles | 10.7 mi | 5.8 |
| East Hickman Elementary Lyles | 10.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Vanleer Elementary Vanleer | 11.0 mi | 6.8 |
| W James Middle School White Bluff | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| White Bluff Elementary White Bluff | 9.5 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,283
Median Home Value
$258,200
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Population
28,567
College Educated
20.4%
Homeownership
74.8%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
37.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cora Howe School Nashville, TN | 3.7 |
| Polk Innovative Learning Academy Benton, TN | 3.5 |
| Shrine School Memphis, TN | 3.4 |
| Holladay Elementary Holladay, TN | 4.0 |
| Putnam County VITAL Cookeville, TN | 4.3 |
| R T Fisher Alternative Gallatin, TN | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Special Services
What grades does Special Services serve?
Special Services serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Special Services?
Special Services has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Services is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Special Services rank in TN?
Special Services ranks #1,687 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Special Services's MySchoolScout rating?
Special Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Special Services a charter school?
No, Special Services is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Special Services a Title I school?
No, Special Services is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dickson County
- Phone
- (931) 289-4135
Resources & Links
District
Dickson County- District Enrollment
- 8,009
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,729
- District Rank
- #17 of 17
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