Dickson County High School
Reported Enrollment
1,472
students
District
Dickson County
County Context Score
50/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
509 Henslee DR, Dickson, TN, 37055
School District
Dickson County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 470102000329
- District ID
- 4701020
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,472 students
School Setting
Town: Distant
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Dickson County High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Dickson County has 17 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 2 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Dickson County High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Dickson County, Dickson County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Distant matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Dickson County High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Dickson County.
1,472 students
Dickson County High School reports 1,472 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 2 other high schools in Dickson County with enrollment data, 2 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 476 students.
3 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 933 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
Dickson County lists 8 primary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
4
High
3
Other
2
Nearby context inside Dickson County
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Dickson County High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Dickson County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Dickson County High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Dickson County High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Dickson County High School with nearby schools?
Dickson County High School should be compared with 3 high schools in Dickson County, plus other schools in Dickson County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Dickson County High School?
Before using Dickson County High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Dickson County.
Part of Dickson County
Dickson County High School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,129 students across 17 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
8,129
17 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Stuart Burns ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- New Directions Academy6–12 · HighListed only
- Charlotte Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Dickson ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Dickson Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Oakmont ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Vanleer ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- White Bluff ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- W James Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Charlotte ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Creek Wood High School
New Directions Academy
Dickson County Schools
County Context Score
50/100
County-level composite across 17 public schools
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.