For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 664 students in Dickson, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dickson, TN is Dickson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dickson, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2273
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2273
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Gr: PK-11 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Dickson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Gr: 9-12
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Gr: 6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dickson, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dickson, TN include Dickson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dickson?
2 public middle schools are located in Dickson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson?
Dickson public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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