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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dickson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,310 students in Dickson County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 192 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dickson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dickson County, TN are The Discovery School, Centennial Elementary School and Stuart Burns Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dickson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Discovery School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 441-4163
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
198 Upper Lake Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0355
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Stuart Burns Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 Highway 96
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
88 Bobcat Trl
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 740-1860
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 W Broad St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
W James Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 Trace Creek Rd
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Vanleer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4456 Highway 49 West
Vanleer, TN 37181
(615) 740-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
White Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
377 School Rd
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5775
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Creek Wood High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Oakmont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
630 Hwy 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Dickson County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2273
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
817 N Charlotte St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
New Directions Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Gr: 3-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2085
Gr: PK-11 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dickson County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dickson County, TN include The Discovery School, Centennial Elementary School and Stuart Burns Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickson County?
18 public schools are located in Dickson County.
What percentage of students in Dickson County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dickson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?
Dickson County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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