Special Services serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 157 students has grown by 554% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.30, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
10%
21%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Services?
157 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Special Services students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Dickson County School District.
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