- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dyersburg, TN
Three Oaks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Three Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470105000934
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Oaks Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Dyersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Three Oaks Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN.
School address
District: Dyer County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470105000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Three Oaks Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470105000934 · Dyersburg, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dyer County High School (1,052 students)
Three Oaks Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Three Oaks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dyer County Hi
Dyer County High School
1,052 students
- Fifth Consolid
Fifth Consolidated School
537 students
- Newbern Elemen
Newbern Elementary School
527 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle School
445 students
- This school 387
Three Oaks Middle School
387 students
- Holice Powell 252
Holice Powell Elementary
252 students
What this shows Three Oaks Middle School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Oaks Middle School compares
Three Oaks 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$11,618
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Three Oaks Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dyer County reports $11,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Oaks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Consolidated School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newbern Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holice Powell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Oaks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Three Oaks Middle School?
Three Oaks Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dyersburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% 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 Three Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Three Oaks Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Oaks Middle School?
Three Oaks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Three Oaks Middle School rank among public schools in Dyersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Middle School ranks #4 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 Dyer County?
Besides Three Oaks Middle School, Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students), Fifth Consolidated School (537 students), and Newbern Elementary School (527 students). See the Dyer County district page for the complete list.