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J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Elementary School · Vidalia City
800 North St E, Vidalia, GA 30474
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on GA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Georgia schools
#1,343 of 2,268
In Vidalia
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Vidalia City
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J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Elementary School in Vidalia · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About J. D. Dickerson Primary School
J. D. Dickerson Primary School is a public elementary school in Vidalia, GA, part of Vidalia City.
J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves approximately 464 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 2,268 schools in GA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- GA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How J. D. Dickerson Primary School Compares
See how J. D. Dickerson Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
800 North St E, Vidalia, GA 30474
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering J. D. Dickerson Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Toombs Central Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Lyons), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lyons Upper Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Lyons), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Treutlen Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 19.4 miles away, in nearby Soperton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Vidalia, see our Vidalia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 19.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PAUL ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Vidalia | 1.0 mi | — |
| VIDALIA HERITAGE ACADEMY Vidalia | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Vidalia | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| J. R. Trippe Middle School Vidalia | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Vidalia Comprehensive High School Vidalia | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| ROBERT TOOMBS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lyons | 3.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Toombs County High School Lyons | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Lyons Primary School Lyons | 4.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Toombs County Middle School Lyons | 4.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Lyons Upper Elementary Lyons | 4.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Toombs Central Elementary School Lyons | 12.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Montgomery County Elementary School Ailey | 10.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Montgomery County Middle School Mount Vernon | 11.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Montgomery County High School Mount Vernon | 11.1 mi | 7.2 |
| MT VERNON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mount Vernon | 11.6 mi | — |
| North Tattnall Elementary School Collins | 17.1 mi | 6.4 |
| DAVID EMANUEL ACADEMY Stillmore | 18.9 mi | 5.6 |
| North Tattnall Middle School Reidsville | 18.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Treutlen Elementary School Soperton | 19.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Treutlen Middle/High School Soperton | 19.3 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 30474 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,713
Median Home Value
$143,200
Median Rent
$746/mo
Population
17,125
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
63.7%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
20%
Median Age
37
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|---|---|
| Bill Arp Elementary School Douglasville, GA | 5.9 |
| Crescent Road Elementary School Griffin, GA | 5.9 |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Atlanta, GA | 5.9 |
| Jackson Road Elementary School Griffin, GA | 5.9 |
| Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Athens, GA | 5.9 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Atlanta, GA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about J. D. Dickerson Primary School
What grades does J. D. Dickerson Primary School serve?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. D. Dickerson Primary School rank in GA?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School ranks #1,343 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is J. D. Dickerson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. D. Dickerson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is J. D. Dickerson Primary School a charter school?
No, J. D. Dickerson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. D. Dickerson Primary School a Title I school?
No, J. D. Dickerson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. D. Dickerson Primary School?
95.9% of students at J. D. Dickerson Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Toombs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (912) 537-3421
Resources & Links
District
Vidalia City- District Enrollment
- 2,366
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,575
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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