- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dyersburg, TN
Dyersburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dyersburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470108001402
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyersburg Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Dyersburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 574
- students enrolled
Dyersburg Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470108001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Dyersburg Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 470108001402 · Dyersburg, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dyersburg Primary (744 students)
Dyersburg Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dyersburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dyersburg Prim
Dyersburg Primary
744 students
- Dyersburg High
Dyersburg High School
680 students
- Dyersburg Inte
Dyersburg Intermediate School
587 students
- This school
Dyersburg Middle School
574 students
What this shows Dyersburg Middle School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyersburg Middle School compares
Dyersburg Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 37.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dyersburg Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dyersburg reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dyersburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyersburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Dyersburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dyersburg Middle School
How many students attend Dyersburg Middle School?
Dyersburg Middle School has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dyersburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyersburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dyersburg Middle School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Dyersburg, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyersburg Middle School?
Dyersburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dyersburg Middle School rank among public schools in Dyersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dyersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Dyersburg?
Besides Dyersburg Middle School, Dyersburg also operates Dyersburg Primary (744 students), Dyersburg High School (680 students), and Dyersburg Intermediate School (587 students). See the Dyersburg district page for the complete list.