Serving 1,472 students in grades 9-12, Dickson County High School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dickson County High School's student population of 1,472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickson County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson County High School is 0.43, 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
#767 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
74%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson County High School's ranking?
Dickson County High School is ranked #767 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dickson County High School often compared to?
Dickson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creek Wood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickson County High School?
The graduation rate of Dickson County High School is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dickson County High School?
1,472 students attend Dickson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dickson County High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson County High School?
Dickson County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson County High School offer ?
Dickson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickson County High School part of?
Dickson County High School is part of Dickson County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/25/2020
Very good school, many colleges-level pre-AP, AP, and Duel Enrollment classes. I'm saving a lot of money by getting college credit now, for free. The sports are decent, the art and music departments are good. The choir is nationally recognized and the band's percussion wins state most years. Overall, I'd say there's nowhere I'd rather go than DCHS.
2 11/11/2011
My stepdaughter is Lovisa Sommermeyer. She is a student at dickson high who never brings homework home. I am sure she gets it but never does it. Can her teachers please send me emails of her scheduled homework assignments weekly so i can make sure she is doing it?
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