District Overview
Headquartered at 817 N. Charlotte Street in Dickson, Tennessee, the Dickson County School District operates as a vital, traditional public school system serving families across a scenic rural fringe environment on the outskirts of the greater Nashville metropolitan region. Fully open and active, the district manages 17 operational schools that together accommodate a student body of 7,777 children. Its academic offerings cover a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring that young learners have access to consistent, high-quality instruction from their earliest years through high school graduation.

The district supports a vibrant and diverse student population comprising roughly 3,780 female and 3,997 male students from various cultural backgrounds across Middle Tennessee. To maintain academic and facility operations across its 17 campuses, the district relies on a dedicated network of educators and support personnel, though specific full-time staffing counts remain subject to ongoing federal reporting updates. Parents, prospective students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's academic programs and community initiatives can contact the central office at (615) 446-7571 or explore resources online through the district's official website at dicksoncountyschools.org.
17
Total Schools
7,777
Total Students
599.6
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickson County
Demographic Student Count
White6,068
Hispanic823
Black268
Asian65
Two or More533
American Indian15
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    6,068 (78.0%)
  • Hispanic
    823 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    533 (6.9%)
  • Black
    268 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    65 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dickson County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle4
High2
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:7,777*
Teachers (FTE):599.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Dickson County
Found 18 Schools