Total enrollment
1,076
-104 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Dresden
Tennessee · Public K-12
Dresden's public schools total 4 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,076 and an average school size near 269.
7-year change in Dresden
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 440 |
| Dresden High School | High | 09-12 | 301 |
| Dresden Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 335 |
| Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education | High | 09-12 | 0 |
About Dresden
Dresden is a sparse Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,076 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in Dresden average about 269 students each, 50% noticeably below the Tennessee norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,076 students, fell 9% from the 1,180 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 93% to 88%.
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