- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dresden, TN
Dresden High School
Federal NCES profile for Dresden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470447001778
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dresden High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dresden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 301
- students enrolled
Dresden High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dresden, TN.
School address
District: Weakley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470447001778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dresden High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470447001778 · Dresden, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (611 students)
Dresden High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dresden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
611 students
- Martin Primary
Martin Primary
470 students
- Greenfield Sch
Greenfield School
454 students
- Dresden Elemen
Dresden Elementary
440 students
- Martin Middle
Martin Middle School
408 students
- This school
Dresden High School
301 students
What this shows Dresden High School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dresden High School compares
Dresden 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Dresden High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weakley County reports $11,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dresden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dresden Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dresden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dresden High School
How many students attend Dresden High School?
Dresden High School has 301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dresden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden High School is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 26% 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 Dresden High School?
The largest demographic group at Dresden High School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Dresden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresden High School?
Dresden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Dresden High School rank among public schools in Dresden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dresden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weakley County?
Besides Dresden High School, Weakley County also operates Westview High School (611 students), Martin Primary (470 students), and Greenfield School (454 students). See the Weakley County district page for the complete list.