Dickson High School is located in Dickson, Oklahoma. It houses grades 9–12. It is the home of the Comets. Its colors are blue, black, and white. It was awarded the Blue Ribbon for academic success.
Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Dickson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickson Middle School's student population of 248 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Dickson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comet The Dog.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson Middle School's ranking?
Dickson Middle School is ranked #1421 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dickson Middle School often compared to?
Dickson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview Middle School, Lone Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dickson Middle School?
248 students attend Dickson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dickson Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Middle School?
Dickson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson Middle School offer ?
Dickson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickson Middle School part of?
Dickson Middle School is part of Dickson School District.
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