Located in Dickson, Tenn., Dickson County Board of Education operates the Dickson County School System. Its schools enroll more than 8,200 students in pre-kindergartener through grade 12. The board operates various elementary, middle, high and alternative schools. Its schools curricula include classes in math, art, science and English. The board also offers several athletic programs, such as basketball, cross country, volleyball, football and golf. It maintains administration, adult education, finance, nutrition, secondary education and transportation departments. Dickson County Board of Education employ over 1,000 staff members.