Serving 1,337 students in grades 9-12, Dickson County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,337 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dickson County High School serves the southern part of Dickson, TN, covering an area of approximately 197.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dickson County High School's student population of 1,337 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
81 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Leading.Teaching. Learning Together
School Rankings
Dickson County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson County High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson County High School's ranking?
Dickson County High School is ranked #781 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dickson County High School often compared to?
Dickson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creek Wood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickson County High School?
The graduation rate of Dickson County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Dickson County High School?
1,337 students attend Dickson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dickson County High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dickson County High School offer ?
Dickson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickson County High School part of?
Dickson County High School is part of Dickson County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My stepdaughter is Lovisa Sommermeyer. She is a student at dickson high who never brings homework home. I am sure she gets it but never does it. Can her teachers please send me emails of her scheduled homework assignments weekly so i can make sure she is doing it?
5 10/10/2025
Very good school, many colleges-level pre-AP, AP, and Duel Enrollment classes. I'm saving a lot of money by getting college credit now, for free. The sports are decent, the art and music departments are good. The choir is nationally recognized and the band's percussion wins state most years. Overall, I'd say there's nowhere I'd rather go than DCHS.
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