Best Public Middle Schools in Dickson County (2025-26)

Best Dickson County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,945 students in Dickson County, TN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Dickson County, TN are Burns Middle School, W James Middle School and Dickson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dickson County, TN public middle schools have an score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dickson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Burns Middle School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
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88 Bobcat Trl
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 740-1860

Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #22.

W James Middle School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
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3030 Trace Creek Rd
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5770

Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Dickson Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
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401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2273

Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #44.

Charlotte Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
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250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060

Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #55.

Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070

Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #66.

New Directions Academy

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070

Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

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115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135

Gr: PK-11 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dickson County, TN

Dickson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dickson County Adult High School (Closed 2023)

220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114

Gr: 9-12

Dickson Intermediate School (Closed 2020)

507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829

Gr: 6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dickson County, TN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Dickson County, TN include Burns Middle School, W James Middle School and Dickson Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Dickson County?

7 public middle schools are located in Dickson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?

Dickson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dickson County include: Charlotte Middle School vs. W James Middle School, W James Middle School vs. Charlotte Middle School