Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Dyersburg Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dyersburg Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 16.5 square miles in Dyersburg, TN. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dyersburg Middle School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Dyersburg Middle 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 Middle 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
#622 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dyersburg Middle School's ranking?
Dyersburg Middle School is ranked #622 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dyersburg Middle School often compared to?
Dyersburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dyersburg Middle School?
574 students attend Dyersburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dyersburg Middle School students are White, 38% 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 Middle School offer ?
Dyersburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dyersburg Middle School part of?
Dyersburg Middle School is part of Dyersburg School District.
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