Give yourself a gold star for knowing that Dickson County has quality education opportunities along with a thriving school district. Here is a brief background:

Dickson County School District

More than 8,500 students are enrolled in this district, which is regarded as one of the highest-achieving in Tennessee. In fact, Dickson County students scored well in 2011 for the latest reading and math tests administered by Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program. The district employs 1,000 people, 550 of whom are teachers, and there are 14 schools: eight elementary, three middle, two high schools and one alternative. The two high schools are Creek Wood High and Dickson County High. The district also offers a Virtual High School, which primarily targets students who have fallen behind on coursework or are on the verge of dropping out.

New Directions Academy

This alternative school serves students in grades 3-12 who are having difficulties with coursework, attendance or behavior. The New Directions Academy mission is to help students not only graduate from high school, but then become fully functioning and thriving members of society. Among the offerings at New Directions Academy are two GED programs for 17-year-olds – a Hardship program and a Jobs program.

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