Dickson County Public Schools
Dickson County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
17
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,129
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Dickson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Dickson County has one district entry in this county file: Dickson County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Dickson has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Dickson County
Reported Enrollment
8,129
17 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dickson County
Dickson County
17 Public Schools in Dickson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Profile | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,472 |
| Creek Wood High School | Listed only | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 933 |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | Burns, 37029Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 740 |
| Centennial Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 682 |
| Charlotte Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Dickson Middle School | Listed only | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 594 |
| Burns Middle School | Listed only | Dickson County | Burns, 37029Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Oakmont Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 474 |
| White Bluff Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | White Bluff, 37187Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Charlotte Middle School | Listed only | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 436 |
| Vanleer Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | Vanleer, 37181Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 267 |
| W James Middle School | Listed only | Dickson County | White Bluff, 37187Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 253 |
| Dickson Elementary | Listed only | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 242 |
| The Discovery School | Listed only | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 205 |
| Special Services | Listed only | Dickson County | Dickson, 37055Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 157 |
| Dickson County Distance Learning Academy | Listed only | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 101 |
| New Directions Academy | Listed only | Dickson County | Charlotte, 37036Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 18 |
Dickson County High School
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Town: Distant
Creek Wood High School
Dickson County
Charlotte, 37036 / Rural: Distant
Stuart Burns Elementary
Dickson County
Burns, 37029 / Rural: Fringe
Centennial Elementary
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Rural: Fringe
Charlotte Elementary
Dickson County
Charlotte, 37036 / Rural: Distant
Dickson Middle School
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Town: Distant
Burns Middle School
Dickson County
Burns, 37029 / Rural: Fringe
Oakmont Elementary
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Rural: Fringe
White Bluff Elementary
Dickson County
White Bluff, 37187 / Rural: Distant
Charlotte Middle School
Dickson County
Charlotte, 37036 / Rural: Distant
Vanleer Elementary
Dickson County
Vanleer, 37181 / Rural: Distant
W James Middle School
Dickson County
White Bluff, 37187 / Rural: Distant
Dickson Elementary
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Town: Distant
The Discovery School
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Town: Distant
Special Services
Dickson County
Dickson, 37055 / Town: Distant
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
Dickson County
Charlotte, 37036 / Rural: Distant
New Directions Academy
Dickson County
Charlotte, 37036 / Rural: Distant
Dickson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Dickson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Dickson County public school directory?
The directory lists 17 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Dickson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Dickson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Dickson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Dickson County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dickson County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.