- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dickson, TN
Dickson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dickson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470102000329
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickson County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Dickson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 1,337
- students enrolled
Dickson County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson County High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dickson, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102000329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Dickson County High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 470102000329 · Dickson, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,337 enr · 15:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Creek Wood High School (919 students)
Dickson County High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dickson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dickson County High School
1,337 students
- Creek Wood Hig
Creek Wood High School
919 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elementary
713 students
- Stuart Burns E
Stuart Burns Elementary
706 students
- Charlotte Elem
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- Dickson Middle
Dickson Middle School
570 students
What this shows Dickson County High School reports 1,337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickson County High School compares
Dickson County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
349
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Dickson County High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickson County reports $10,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Wood High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dickson County High School
How many students attend Dickson County High School?
Dickson County High School has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dickson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,472 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson County High School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dickson County High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Dickson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson County High School?
Dickson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickson County High School rank among public schools in Dickson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson County High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dickson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dickson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides Dickson County High School, Dickson County also operates Creek Wood High School (919 students), Centennial Elementary (713 students), and Stuart Burns Elementary (706 students). See the Dickson County district page for the complete list.