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Weakley County

At a glance

20^thof 139 Tennessee districts▲ 11

Better than 85% of Tennessee districts

Elementary 4 Middle 2 High 3 Alternative 2Grades PK, KG-12

8319 Hwy 22 Suite A
Dresden, TN 38225·(731) 364-2247·All Tennessee district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 85.6% of districts

Schools

3,932

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedSharon School44^th of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Sharon School up 643 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Sharon School 8.1 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

5★

4★

4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Weakley County school district in Tennessee comprises 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district demonstrates a wide range of academic performance, with several standout schools like Dresden Middle School and Dresden High School ranking among the top in the state, while other schools struggle with lower proficiency rates.

Dresden Middle School and Dresden High School are the district's top performers, ranking 53rd and 47th in the state, respectively. These schools excel across multiple subjects, with over 60% of students proficient or better in core areas. In contrast, Sharon School, a K-8 institution, stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade proficiency rates, reaching 90% in English language arts.

The district's high schools, including Westview High School, Gleason School, and Dresden High School, all maintain graduation rates around 89% and relatively low dropout rates of 6-7%. However, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, which can significantly impact student learning and achievement.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)							TNReady English Language Arts (2025)							TNReady Algebra I (2025)		TNReady Algebra II (2025)			TNReady Biology I (2025)		TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady English II (2025)		TNReady Geometry (2025)			TNReady Science (2025)							TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	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 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	759 Linden ST	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 364-3401	440	32	13.6		392 (89.1%)	12 (2.7%)	12 (2.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	65.6	290^th of 1009 public elementary schools	71.3%		75.9	187^th of 1018 public elementary schools	81.6%	103	34.8	71.3					52.1	43.8	56.3					49.7															48.3	62.5					55.0					$12,613	$1,010	$10,343
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%)	78.1	47^th of 389 public high schools	87.9%		74.3	57^th of 392 public high schools	85.5%	10															29.4	28.6	71.4		68.2	62.5	58.0	43.5	44.2	58.4	59.0		46.5	44.2												$13,780	$673	$12,063
Dresden Middle School	Public	5-8	759 Linden ST	Dresden	38225	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 364-2407	339	24	14.3		292 (86.1%)	9 (2.7%)	14 (4.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	85.3	53^rd of 583 public middle schools	90.9%		79.8	81^st of 587 public middle schools	86.2%	28			59.3	56.2	55.4	66.2	59.3			56.0	57.3	47.7	35.1	49.7																	57.1	68.5	66.2	62.3	63.4	56.2	66.2	62.3	61.0	$11,582	$732	$10,309
Gleason School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	92-99 State Championship DR	Gleason	38229	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 648-5351	374	32	11.5		355 (94.9%)	8 (2.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)	42.3	35.5	76.0	37.5	30.0	54.3	44.9	61.5	54.8	64.0	47.5	20.0	42.9	47.6	24.0	22.2	50.0		50.0	37.0	35.7	39.3	39.3	75.0	75.0		38.5	37.0	50.0	45.2	60.0	42.5	30.0	37.1	43.3	47.5	26.7	48.6	41.9	$13,407	$983	$11,538
Greenfield School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	319 West Main ST	Greenfield	38230	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 235-3424	457	43	10.7		392 (85.8%)	23 (5.0%)	22 (4.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)								(n/a)	55.2	63.6	70.0	48.3	53.6	58.8	58.5	73.3	69.7	70.0	37.9	57.1	31.4	56.2	31.4	30.6	53.8		53.7	52.6	55.0	33.3	32.5	75.6	73.8		45.0	45.5	62.1	72.7	53.3	48.3	71.4	52.9	60.1	58.6	75.0	55.9	62.6	$13,334	$906	$11,538
Martin Elementary	Public	3-5	300 South College ST	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-2290	340	27	12.7		236 (69.4%)	53 (15.6%)	24 (7.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)	66.2	280^th of 1009 public elementary schools	72.2%		72.8	215^th of 1018 public elementary schools	78.9%	65	47.9	50.0	49.1				49.0	47.1	58.7	48.2				51.3															44.4	66.7	48.2				52.9					$11,232	$782	$9,594
Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Fowler RD	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-2346	435	23	19.3		307 (70.6%)	63 (14.5%)	28 (6.4%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)	73.3	126^th of 583 public middle schools	78.4%		69.6	135^th of 587 public middle schools	77.0%	9				45.0	41.7	54.5	46.6				54.1	38.9	33.1	41.3																		61.5	47.9	54.6	54.0	59.6	64.6	53.8	59.5	$11,533	$662	$10,051
Sharon School	Public	PK, KG-8	254 North Woodlawn DR	Sharon	38255	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 456-2672	188	23	8.1		147 (78.2%)	19 (10.1%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.4%)	95.3	44^th of 1009 public elementary schools	95.6%		33.8	687^th of 1018 public elementary schools	32.5%	643	70.0				31.3	36.4	41.4	90.0				12.5	18.2	46.6															70.0				37.5	45.5	53.4		50.0	45.5	45.7	$22,342	$3,745	$17,014
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%)	64.9	96^th of 389 public high schools	75.3%		57.8	132^nd of 392 public high schools	66.3%	36															17.5	16.4	27.4	6.7	36.8	55.5	54.6	44.7	44.2	66.7	66.3	92.6	33.3	40.5												$11,814	$637	$10,496
Martin Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	215 South College ST	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-9033	446	30	14.6		297 (66.6%)	77 (17.3%)	34 (7.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)								(n/a)																																								$11,154	$813	$9,490

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
McKenzie	13.81 mi	3	43^rd
Bradford	15.3 mi	2	33^rd
Henry County	17.11 mi	6	49^th
Obion County	17.25 mi	7	54^th
Gibson County Sp District	18.03 mi	9	27^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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