Centennial Elementary

As a large primary school in Dickson, Tennessee, Centennial Elementary hosts 713 students from grades pre-K through 5, run under Dickson County. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 52% above typical.

Dickson County comprises 17 schools with combined enrollment of 7,777 students; Centennial Elementary is among them.

On the student-mix side, Centennial Elementary logs that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. Other groups include 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 6% Black. By comparison, Dickson County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Dickson County put median household income runs about $75,003, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Dickson County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,777 students), of which Centennial Elementary is one.

Nearest neighbor: Dickson Elementary, around 1.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

Centennial Elementary operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 6%: 673 students in 2018 compared to 713 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 83% to 78%.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.