For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,123 students in Dresden, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dresden, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dresden, TN are Dresden Elementary School, Dresden Middle School and Dresden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dresden, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dresden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dresden, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite B
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Dresden Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
759 Linden St, Suite A
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2407
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Dresden High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7150 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
8250 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-5481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dresden, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dresden, TN include Dresden Elementary School, Dresden Middle School and Dresden High School.
How many public schools are located in Dresden, TN?
4 public schools are located in Dresden, TN.
What percentage of students in Dresden, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dresden, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dresden, TN?
Dresden, TN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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