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Dickson County

Tennessee · Public School District
17
Schools
8,129
Students
$11,402
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.2%
Graduation Rate
+7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dickson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 8,129 students across 17 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,402 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial ElementaryPK–05682
Charlotte ElementaryPK–05616
Dickson ElementaryPK–05242
Oakmont ElementaryPK–05474
Stuart Burns ElementaryPK–05740
The Discovery SchoolKG–05205
Vanleer ElementaryPK–05267
White Bluff ElementaryPK–05464
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burns Middle School06–08475
Charlotte Middle School06–08436
Dickson Middle School06–08594
W James Middle School06–08253
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creek Wood High School09–12933
Dickson County High School09–121,472
New Directions Academy06–1218
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyKG–12101
Special ServicesPK–12157
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,402-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
36%
State
45.5%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal
18.9%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
8,129
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.2%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.2% graduation rate — 7.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,402, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dickson County?
Dickson County has 17 public schools, serving a total of 8,129 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dickson County?
The graduation rate is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dickson County spend per student?
Dickson County spends $11,402 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Dickson County?
No, Dickson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dickson County serve?
Dickson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dickson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dickson County is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.