Dickson County Distance Learning Academy serves 215 students in grades 4-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
5%
21%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
215 students attend Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dickson County Distance Learning Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson County Distance Learning Academy offer ?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Dickson County Distance Learning Academy part of?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is part of Dickson County School District.
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