Dresden High School

Weakley County
7150 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
314 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dresden High School, located in Dresden, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Weakley County School District. As a public secondary institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9–12. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular development, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Dresden High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic programs—the Dresden Lions—and various student organizations. The school plays an active role in the local Dresden area, maintaining traditions that connect students to the history and values of Weakley County. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment and community engagement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable, and well-prepared graduates.
314
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    276 (87.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    11 (3.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Weakley County
Phone: (731)364-2949
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 84
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Weakley County Center For Adult Continuing Education
Weakley County
8250 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225 (1.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th