Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy's student population of 101 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
82%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson County Distance Learning Academy's ranking?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is ranked #1493 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
101 students attend Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dickson County Distance Learning Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson County Distance Learning Academy offer ?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dickson County Distance Learning Academy part of?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is part of Dickson County School District.
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