The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Science. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Centennial Elementary
Centennial Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Dickson, Tennessee, as part of the Dickson County district. It is a large elementary school by enrollment, drawing students from the city of Dickson and the surrounding area. The school operates as a traditional public school; it is not a charter or magnet.
On the state’s TNReady assessments, Centennial’s results give a mixed picture. In English language arts, roughly three out of every five students scored at the proficient level, and in science the share was similar. Math proficiency was lower, with about half of students meeting the bar. Results in social studies are older and from a period when the test underwent a change, so drawing a direct comparison to current performance is not straightforward. Participation rates on all tests were very high, a mark of consistent administration. These proficiency numbers represent a single year’s snapshot and do not include trend data, so a family would want to follow up with the school on how these levels have moved over time.
The student body is diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, though the majority of students are white. Hispanic students and students identifying as two or more races each form a noticeable share of the enrollment, while Black, Asian, and Native American students are present in smaller numbers. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available in the source materials, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent interested in these support dimensions should ask the school directly, as the absence of this information in the public data does not mean the school lacks programs—only that the figures were not reported in the records used for this profile.
The community context for Centennial is Dickson County. Home values in the area sit in a range broadly comparable to statewide norms, and rents follow a similar pattern. The economic backdrop includes a moderate unemployment rate and a median household income that reflects the region’s mix of manufacturing, retail, and service employment. Affordability calculations suggest that renting may be less expensive than buying a home at current mortgage rates, though local market specifics vary street by street. The district itself, Dickson County, did not have notable recent changes or strategic priorities publicly reported in the material available, so nothing in this narrative reflects a new boundary shift, program launch, or leadership transition.
Because Centennial serves only elementary grades, metrics that apply to high schools—graduation rate, advanced coursework, career pathways—do not apply here. What the school offers is a foundational academic setting in a larger elementary building, with core instruction in reading, math, science, and social studies. The absence of discipline data, attendance rates, and staffing ratios in the public record means a family considering this school would benefit from asking about class sizes, how the school handles behavior and chronic absence, and what enrichment or intervention programs are available.
For a family living in or moving to Dickson, Centennial Elementary presents a standard public elementary option with proficiency levels that are solid in reading and science but with room for improvement in math. The lack of publicly available information on student support programs and economic need is a gap worth investigating. The school’s size and setting are characteristic of a mid-sized Tennessee town’s elementary school, and the Dickson County district serves the broader community without any major changes flagged in recent public records.
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