For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,524 students in Dickson, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Dickson, TN is Dickson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dickson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Dickson, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dickson County High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dickson, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickson County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Grades: PK-11
| 101 students
Dickson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Grades: 6
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickson, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickson, TN include Dickson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickson?
2 public high schools are located in Dickson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson?
Dickson public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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