For the 2026 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 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), 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 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dickson County High School, with 91% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickson County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Gr: PK-11 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Dickson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Gr: 9-12
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
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 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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