For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,681 students in Dickson County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN are Dickson County High School, Creek Wood High School and New Directions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Dickson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creek Wood High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dickson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,472 students
Rank: #22.
Creek Wood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #33.
New Directions Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Magnet School
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Dickson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Grades: 6
| 437 students
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN include Dickson County High School, Creek Wood High School and New Directions Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Dickson County?
5 public high schools are located in Dickson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?
Dickson County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dickson County include: Dickson County High School vs. Creek Wood High School, Creek Wood High School vs. Dickson County High School
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