Dickson County High School

Located at 509 Henslee DR, in Dickson, Tennessee, Dickson County High School is a sizable four-year high school that caters to 1,337 students (grades 9 through 12), part of Dickson County. Compared to the state average of about 754 students per school, that is 77% larger than typical.

Dickson County High School is one of 17 schools operated by Dickson County, a district that serves 7,777 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Dickson County High School shows that 73% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 4% Black. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 89%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Dickson County) records that median household earnings sit near $75,003, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Dickson County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,777 students), of which Dickson County High School is one.

Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

Dickson County High School operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 12%: 1,518 students in 2018 compared to 1,337 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 80% to 73% across the same window.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.