J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Tel:
(912)537-3421
- J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- J. D. Dickerson Primary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 524 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J. D. Dickerson Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 53% | 37% |
| White | 35% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.68 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vidalia City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J. D. Dickerson Primary School is Vidalia Comprehensive High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J. R. Trippe Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vidalia Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 762 students
1.0 miles
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-4755 1.0 2-5 762 - Vidalia Vidalia Comprehensive High School Grades: 9-12 | 732 students
1.5 miles
1001 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-7931 1.5 9-12 732 - Vidalia J. R. Trippe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 516 students
1.9 miles
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-3813 1.9 6-8 516 - Lyons Toombs County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 631 students
4.5 miles
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-8363 4.5 6-8 631 - Lyons Toombs County High School Grades: 9-12 | 850 students
4.7 miles
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-4286 4.7 9-12 850
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