Total enrollment
1,076
-66 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Dresden
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,943
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,076
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,076 students, fell 6% from the 1,142 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dresden discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.