Serving 587 students in grades 3-5, Dyersburg Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dyersburg Intermediate School serves the entire 16.5 square mile district in Dyersburg, TN, ensuring that all local students have access to the school. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dyersburg Intermediate School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The goal of Dyersburg City Schools is to provide a safe environment in which all students reach their full potential
School Rankings
Dyersburg Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dyersburg Intermediate School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
39%
20%
White
42%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dyersburg Intermediate School's ranking?
Dyersburg Intermediate School is ranked #848 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dyersburg Intermediate School?
587 students attend Dyersburg Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dyersburg Intermediate School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dyersburg Intermediate School offer ?
Dyersburg Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dyersburg Intermediate School part of?
Dyersburg Intermediate School is part of Dyersburg School District.
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