Special Services

115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Special Services serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-11. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Special Services's student population of 101 students has grown by 320% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students
101 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Services is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
81%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Services?
101 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Special Services students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Services?
Special Services has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Dickson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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