Best Public High Schools in Dickson County (2025-26)

Best Dickson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,584 students in Dickson County, TN.

The top ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN are Creek Wood High School, Dickson County High School and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dickson County, TN public high schools have an score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.

Dickson County, TN public high school have a of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Creek Wood High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dickson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Creek Wood High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
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3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000

Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Dickson County High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
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509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003

Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #33.

Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070

Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

New Directions Academy

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070

Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

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115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135

Gr: PK-11 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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School

Location

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Dickson County Adult High School (Closed 2023)

220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114

Gr: 9-12

Dickson Intermediate School (Closed 2020)

507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829

Gr: 6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN?

The top ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN include Creek Wood High School, Dickson County High School and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Dickson County?

5 public high schools are located in Dickson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?

Dickson County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dickson County include: Dickson County High School vs. Creek Wood High School, Creek Wood High School vs. Dickson County High School