Dyersburg Primary
Tel:
(731)286-3615
- Dyersburg Primary serves 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Dyersburg Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dyersburg Primary's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 785 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dyersburg Primary's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dyersburg Primary is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 10% |
| Black | 36% | 22% |
| White | 47% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.28 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dyersburg School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dyersburg Primary is Dyersburg High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dyersburg Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dyersburg Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dyersburg Dyersburg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 561 students
1.1 miles
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)286-3625 1.1 6-8 561 - Dyersburg Dyersburg Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 622 students
1.2 miles
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)286-3620 1.2 3-5 622 - Dyersburg Dyersburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 827 students
3.1 miles
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)286-3630 3.1 9-12 827 - Dyersburg Fifth Consolidated School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
3.2 miles
2150 Millsfield Hw
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)285-2840 3.2 PK-5 526 - Dyersburg Three Oaks Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 457 students
4.2 miles
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731)285-3100 4.2 6-8 457
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