Enrollment
1,337
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickson County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dickson County High School
Dickson County High School is a large high school in Dickson, Tennessee, enrolling 1,337 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,337 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 405 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,337 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dickson County also operates Creek Wood High School (919 students) and Centennial Elementary (713 students) alongside Dickson County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dickson County High School compares
Dickson County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickson County, which includes Dickson County High School.
$10,297
Per student
-5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 45.5%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dickson County High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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