Sharon School vs. Dresden High School
Should you attend Sharon School or Dresden High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sharon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Dresden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sharon School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 323 students in grades 9-12, Dresden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
9-12
Total Students
188 students
323 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#518 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
20
-
Grade 1 Students
18
-
Grade 2 Students
17
-
Grade 3 Students
14
-
Grade 4 Students
17
-
Grade 5 Students
15
-
Grade 6 Students
20
-
Grade 7 Students
16
-
Grade 8 Students
14
-
Grade 9 Students
-
86
Grade 10 Students
-
80
Grade 11 Students
-
76
Grade 12 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
78%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
