TNHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Dickson County High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Dickson, Tennessee|Dickson County

Dickson, TN 37055

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,423
Student:Teacher
17.8:1
Locale
Rural

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
7 courses offered
117 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
1 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
209 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
617 test takers
Athletics
5 sports, 5 teams
451 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Near average in TN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,462
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
92.5
97% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
0.18000001
Social Workers
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
3
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,729
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,209
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,135
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 46%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.8%
Below 150% poverty line
3.7%
Unemployment rate
9.8%
Uninsured residents
11.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,179
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,069
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
75%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
326 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
251 (23%)
Autism
152 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
131 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
49 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
24 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,337
Current enrollment
Stable(-9% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dickson County High School

Dickson County High School has a total enrollment of 1,423 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Dickson, TN.

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