Total enrollment
3,576
-1,073 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Dickson
Tennessee · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Dickson runs across 8 schools, enrolling approximately 3,576 students, averaging 447 per campus.
7-year change in Dickson
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 79%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 713 |
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 40 |
| Dickson County High School | High | 09-12 | 1,337 |
| Dickson Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 229 |
| Dickson Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 570 |
| Oakmont Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 482 |
| Special Services | Combined | PK-11 | 3 |
| The Discovery School | Elementary | KG-05 | 202 |
About Dickson
Public education in Dickson, Tennessee runs across 8 schools that instructs roughly 3,576 students. By footprint, Dickson sits in the moderately sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Dickson is around 447 students, 17% lower than the Tennessee average of about 537.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,576 students, decreased 23% from the 4,649 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 79% to 71% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dickson discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.