For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 613 students in 37055, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37055, TN are Dickson Middle School and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37055 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37055, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37055, TN Public Middle Schools (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 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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: 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 middle schools in 37055, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37055, TN include Dickson Middle School and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 37055?
3 public middle schools are located in 37055.
What is the racial composition of students in 37055?
37055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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