Excellent
#212 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
Dyersburg Middle School
Middle School · Dyersburg · Dyersburg, TN
A middle school in Dyersburg, TN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Frank Maynard DR, Dyersburg, TN 38024
- Math 47% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dyersburg Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dyersburg Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dyersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,303
Median home value
$171,100
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–10 | 3.0 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Three Oaks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dyersburg
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dyersburg Middle School is listed in Dyersburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dyersburg Middle School
Dyersburg Middle School is a public middle school in Dyersburg, TN, part of Dyersburg, serving approximately 539 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dyersburg Middle School
What grades does Dyersburg Middle School serve?
Dyersburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dyersburg Middle School?
Dyersburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dyersburg Middle School rank in TN?
Dyersburg Middle School ranks #212 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dyersburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dyersburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dyersburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dyersburg Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dyersburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Dyersburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dyersburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dyersburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dyer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (731) 286-3625
- Area population (ZIP 38024)
- 25,357
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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