Top 5 Best Dickson County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,050 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 average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Dickson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
88 Bobcat Trl
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 740-1860
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
W James Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 Trace Creek Rd
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5770
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2273
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
New Directions Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 4-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Grades: PK-11
| 69 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dickson County, TN

Dickson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Grades: 6
| 437 students

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, TN?
7 public middle schools are located in Dickson County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County, TN?
Dickson County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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