Is Dresden High School a good school?

Dresden High School ranks 57 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dresden High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Dresden High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dresden High School?

Students at Dresden High School are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Dresden High School?

Dresden High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dresden Elementary Elementary : Martin Elementary Elementary : Martin Primary Elementary : Sharon School Middle : Dresden Middle School Middle : Martin Middle School

Dresden High School

Summary:

Dresden High School is a public high school serving 314 students in grades 9-12 in Dresden, Tennessee. It is part of the Weakley County School District, which is ranked 35 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dresden High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students scoring above state and county averages in subjects like Biology I, English II, and Algebra II. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.9%) compared to nearby Westview High School (72.14%) and Bradford High School (91.39%). Additionally, Dresden High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 13.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the surrounding schools.

Another interesting aspect of Dresden High School is its high percentage of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 19th out of 318 Tennessee high schools in this category. This suggests the school is effectively serving a population with greater financial needs. While Dresden High School's special education ranking was low in the past, the school has since made progress in this area, demonstrating a commitment to supporting all students. Overall, Dresden High School's unique characteristics and strong academic performance set it apart from nearby schools, making it an intriguing option for families in the Weakley County area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7150 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225

(731) 364-2949

District: Weakley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,083

Feeder schools for Dresden High School:

Elementary:	Dresden Elementary
	Martin Elementary
	Martin Primary
	Sharon School
Middle:	Dresden Middle School
	Martin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Two or more races:

4.3%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dresden High School ranks better than 85.5% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dresden High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), two or more races (4.3%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dresden High School is 13.5. 1 high schools in the Weakley County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dresden High School employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dresden High School is $12,083, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Weakley County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dresden High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dresden High School 57^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Dresden High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Weakley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Weakley County 31^st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dresden High School

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Rank History for all students at Dresden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	78.10	41^st	267	84.6%
2011	81.31	26^th	273	90.5%
2012	78.22	55^th	269	79.6%
2013	70.53	56^th	285	80.4%
2014	67.00	62^nd	296	79.1%
2015	73.75	48^th	300	84.0%
2016	67.04	75^th	351	78.6%
2017	68.37	44^th	273	83.9%
2018	52.73	121^st	341	64.5%
2019	43.15	183^rd	342	46.5%
2021	65.22	59^th	347	83.0%
2022	76.01	36^th	358	89.9%
2023	71.26	53^rd	384	86.2%
2024	74.32	57^th	392	85.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dresden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.38	107^th	127	15.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dresden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	39.15	183^rd	308	40.6%
2019	61.05	71^st	302	76.5%
2021	77.46	18^th	317	94.3%
2022	60.32	74^th	322	77.0%
2023	81.14	13^th	330	96.1%
2024	85.69	20^th	337	94.1%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dresden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	57.06	103^rd	337	69.4%
2021	68.99	48^th	340	85.9%
2022	85.73	15^th	350	95.7%
2023	81.77	28^th	366	92.3%
2024	73.96	55^th	365	84.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Dresden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	37.94	195^th	329	40.7%
2021	61.93	75^th	332	77.4%
2022	63.19	84^th	349	75.9%
2023	60.52	97^th	359	73.0%
2024	73.96	52^nd	366	85.8%

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Rank History for White students at Dresden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	46.12	145^th	307	52.8%
2019	37.78	177^th	301	41.2%
2021	58.73	74^th	306	75.8%
2022	67.57	61^st	312	80.4%
2023	64.40	71^st	325	78.2%
2024	64.40	81^st	326	75.2%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dresden High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	313	17	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1989	309	16	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	327
1990	293	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1991	293	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1992	311	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1993	318	13	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	332
1994	313	16	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	305	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1996	305	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1997	324	18	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	344
1998	353	31	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1999	390	17	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	414	414
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	403	403
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	393	393
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	393	393
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	415	415
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	428	428
2006	424	16	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2007	461	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2008	394	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2009	396	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2010	383	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2011	361	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	371
2012	346	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	352
2013	340	9	0	3	0	0	0	0	352
2014	368	9	1	3	0	0	0	0	381
2015	359	9	0	3	0	0	1	0	372
2016	351	13	0	3	0	0	6	0	373
2017	343	12	1	6	0	0	5	0	367
2018	325	9	1	6	0	1	5	0	347
2019	322	6	0	7	0	2	6	0	343
2020	297	7	0	3	0	2	7	0	316
2021	308	4	2	3	0	1	11	0	329
2022	292	5	2	6	0	0	11	0	316
2023	276	11	5	6	0	0	16	0	314
2024	284	11	6	8	0	0	14	0	323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dresden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	333	17.0	19.5	n/a
1989	327	17.0	19.2	n/a
1990	305	20.0	15.2	n/a
1991	306	20.0	15.3	n/a
1992	325	20.0	16.2	n/a
1993	332	20.0	16.6	n/a
1994	331	20.0	16.5	n/a
1995	324	21.0	15.4	n/a
1996	324	21.0	15.4	n/a
1997	344	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	387	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	409	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	414	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	403	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	393	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	393	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	415	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	441	27.0	16.3	n/a
2007	475	28.3	16.8	44
2008	407	28.0	14.5	59.5
2009	404	27.0	15.0	45.8
2010	392	28.0	14.0	55.1
2011	371	28.0	13.2	50.9
2012	352	27.0	13.0	52
2013	352	26.0	13.5	58.2
2014	381	25.0	15.2	58.8
2015	372	25.0	14.8	53.2
2016	373	25.0	14.9	55.5
2017	367	26.5	13.8	n/a
2018	347	24.5	14.1	n/a
2019	343	25.0	13.7	n/a
2020	316	22.0	14.3	53.2
2021	329	24.0	13.7	n/a
2022	316	25.0	12.6	n/a
2023	314	26.0	12.0	n/a
2024	323	23.8	13.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dresden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	333	17.0	19.5	n/a
1989	327	17.0	19.2	n/a
1990	305	20.0	15.2	n/a
1991	306	20.0	15.3	n/a
1992	325	20.0	16.2	n/a
1993	332	20.0	16.6	n/a
1994	331	20.0	16.5	n/a
1995	324	21.0	15.4	n/a
1996	324	21.0	15.4	n/a
1997	344	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	387	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	409	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	414	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	403	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	393	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	393	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	415	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	441	27.0	16.3	n/a
2007	475	28.3	16.8	44
2008	407	28.0	14.5	59.5
2009	404	27.0	15.0	45.8
2010	392	28.0	14.0	55.1
2011	371	28.0	13.2	50.9
2012	352	27.0	13.0	52
2013	352	26.0	13.5	58.2
2014	381	25.0	15.2	58.8
2015	372	25.0	14.8	53.2
2016	373	25.0	14.9	55.5
2017	367	26.5	13.8	n/a
2018	347	24.5	14.1	n/a
2019	343	25.0	13.7	n/a
2020	316	22.0	14.3	53.2
2021	329	24.0	13.7	n/a
2022	316	25.0	12.6	n/a
2023	314	26.0	12.0	n/a
2024	323	23.8	13.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dresden High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$409 (4.4%)	$8,176 (88.6%)	$9,230
2020	$457 (4.4%)	$9,118 (88.5%)	$10,303
2021	$1,109 (10.1%)	$9,120 (83.2%)	$10,957
2022	$1,333 (11.4%)	$9,655 (82.7%)	$11,680
2023	$958 (7.9%)	$10,335 (85.5%)	$12,083

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dresden High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 183^rd of 342 High schools	Ranks 53^rd of 384 High schools	39.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Dresden High School)	9.8	46.7	36.9%
9th Grade Algebra I (Weakley County)	13.9	30	16.1%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Dresden High School)	24.2	48.8	24.6%
9th Grade English I (Weakley County)	31	44.6	13.6%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade English II (Dresden High School)	27.8	42.9	15.1%
10th Grade English II (Weakley County)	50.2	50.5	0.3%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Dresden High School)	19.6	20.6	1%
10th Grade Geometry (Weakley County)	28.8	23	5.8%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Dresden High School)	32.1	40.3	8.2%
11th Grade Algebra II (Weakley County)	25.3	20.7	4.6%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Dresden High School)	8.7	43.9	35.2%
All Grades Algebra I (Weakley County)	19.6	33	13.4%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Dresden High School)	38.6	41	2.4%
All Grades Algebra II (Weakley County)	34	25.3	8.7%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades English I (Dresden High School)	23.9	48.8	24.9%
All Grades English I (Weakley County)	31.1	44.4	13.3%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Dresden High School)	27.3	42.3	15%
All Grades English II (Weakley County)	49.6	50.4	0.8%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Dresden High School)	24.7	18.2	6.5%
All Grades Geometry (Weakley County)	31.4	25.6	5.8%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	343	314	8.5%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	322	276	14.3%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%

Schools Near Dresden High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)		TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dresden High School	Public	9-12	7150 Highway 22	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 364-2949	323	24	13.5		284 (87.9%)	11 (3.4%)	8 (2.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	74.3	57^th of 392 public high schools	85.5%		71.3	53^rd of 384 public high schools	86.2%	4									31.6	30.1		38.3	36.5	53.6	49.3			35.7	35.7	58.7	58.4	50.0		45.0									$12,083	$958	$10,335
Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education	Public	9-12	8250 Highway 22	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	No	(731) 364-5481	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Westview High School	Public	9-12	8161 Highway 45	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-4202	590	52	11.4		406 (68.8%)	94 (15.9%)	47 (8.0%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	57.8	132^nd of 392 public high schools	66.3%		55.4	137^th of 384 public high schools	64.3%	5									15.9	14.6	88.2	14.3	24.2	55.2	51.3			39.0	39.0	59.7	59.2	40.4	7.7	45.5									$10,847	$1,021	$9,062
McKenzie High School	Public	9-12	23292 Highway 22	Mc Kenzie	38201	Carroll County	McKenzie	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 352-2133	352	29	12.3		267 (75.9%)	33 (9.4%)	22 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.2%)	60.5	118^th of 392 public high schools	69.9%		70.4	56^th of 384 public high schools	85.4%	62									26.5	22.8		38.4	37.7	53.1	54.2			26.9	27.8	43.2	43.9	39.4		35.8									$9,906	$578	$8,564
Bradford High School	Public	6-12	136 Highway 45 S	Bradford	38316	Gibson County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 742-3729	317	20	15.7		286 (90.2%)	13 (4.1%)	9 (2.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	51.7	158^th of 392 public high schools	59.7%		70	59^th of 384 public high schools	84.6%	99	39.3	51.2	38.1	42.6	37.5	34.9	42.9	38.3	17.4	17.0		24.4	22.7	32.4	32.4	61.9	63.0	41.3	41.3	51.4	50.0	13.9		13.5	50.0	51.2	42.9	48.2	44.6	51.2	38.1	44.7	$12,437	$890	$10,687

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