How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | New Directions Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, TN | Charlotte, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 40 | 61 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.9:1 | 2.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | New Directions Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,729 | $10,729 |
| District | Dickson County | Dickson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | New Directions Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 67.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.0% | 13.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | New Directions Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.