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Dickson County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Dickson County's public-school directory totals 17 campuses, with student enrollment near 7,777. Dickson County Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $75,003. The level mix is 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Dickson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,777
-610 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 85%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
1 districts
Enrollment
7,777
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,003
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
3,681 students
Middle
4
1,736 students
High
2
2,256 students
Combined / other
3
104 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dickson County Public Schools
7,777 students · 1 district in Dickson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dickson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Dickson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 14 schools in Dickson County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dickson County High SchoolDicksonHigh09-121,337·
Creek Wood High SchoolCharlotteHigh09-12919·
Centennial ElementaryDicksonElementaryPK-05713·
Stuart Burns ElementaryBurnsElementaryPK-05706·
Charlotte ElementaryCharlotteElementaryPK-05601·
Dickson Middle SchoolDicksonMiddle06-08570·
Burns Middle SchoolBurnsMiddle06-08494·
Oakmont ElementaryDicksonElementaryPK-05482·
White Bluff ElementaryWhite BluffElementaryPK-05479·
Charlotte Middle SchoolCharlotteMiddle06-08433·
Vanleer ElementaryVanleerElementaryPK-05269·
W James Middle SchoolWhite BluffMiddle06-08239·
Dickson ElementaryDicksonElementaryPK-05229·
The Discovery SchoolDicksonElementaryKG-05202·
New Directions AcademyCharlotteCombined03-1261·
Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyDicksonCombinedKG-1240·
Special ServicesDicksonCombinedPK-113·

Cities in Dickson County

Dickson8 schoolsCharlotte4 schoolsBurns2 schoolsWhite Bluff2 schoolsVanleer1 school

About Dickson County

Dickson County is a rural-scale Tennessee county of about 55,983 residents, home to 17 public schools and roughly 7,777 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,003, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 22% above the Tennessee median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Dickson County consists of 8 elementary schools (3,681 students), 4 middle schools (1,736), 2 high schools (2,256), and 3 combined or other schools.

Dickson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 7,777 students across Dickson County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 7%: 8,387 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,777 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Dickson County opened 1 school, going from 16 to 17. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 78% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Dickson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dickson County?
Dickson County, Tennessee has 17 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,777 students.
How many high schools are in Dickson County?
Dickson County, Tennessee has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 2,256 students.
How many middle schools are in Dickson County?
Dickson County, Tennessee has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,736 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dickson County?
Dickson County, Tennessee has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,681 students.
What is the largest school district in Dickson County?
Dickson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Dickson County, serving approximately 7,777 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Dickson County?
Dickson County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 55,983, with a median age of 39. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dickson County?
Median household income in Dickson County is $75,003, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dickson County?
Approximately 22.0% of adults 25 and older in Dickson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Dickson County?
Dickson County residents are approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dickson County is owner-occupied?
Dickson County has about 23,657 housing units, of which roughly 80.3% are owner-occupied.

Dickson County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data