For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,584 students in Dickson County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN are Creek Wood High School, Dickson County High School and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Dickson County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creek Wood High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dickson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creek Wood High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Dickson County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Charlotte St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
New Directions Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Gr: 3-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2085
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2085
Gr: PK-11 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dickson County, TN include Creek Wood High School, Dickson County High School and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Dickson County?
5 public high schools are located in Dickson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?
Dickson County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dickson County include: Creek Wood High School vs. Dickson County High School, Dickson County High School vs. Creek Wood High School
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