How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dickson County High School | The Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dickson, TN | Dickson, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 202 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 High School | The Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,402 | $11,402 |
| District | Dickson County | Dickson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dickson County High School | The Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 73.3% |
| African American | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 13.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dickson County High School | The Discovery School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 334.3:1 | 202:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.9% | 14.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 349 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.