Special Services serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Special Services's student population of 101 students has grown by 320% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
12%
21%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Services?
101 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Special Services students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Services?
Special Services has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Dickson County School District.
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