Dickson County School District

The Dickson County School District is located in Dickson, TN and includes 16 schools that serve 8,520 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Dickson County School District spends $6,982 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Dickson County School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the TN state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Dickson County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Dickson County School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dickson County School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.