Enrollment
387
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Oaks Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Oaks Middle School
Three Oaks Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dyersburg, Tennessee, enrolling 387 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dyersburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Dyersburg Middle School (574 students): Three Oaks Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students) and Fifth Consolidated School (537 students) alongside Three Oaks Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Three Oaks Middle School compares
Three Oaks Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dyer County, which includes Three Oaks Middle School.
$10,984
Per student
+1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 51.6%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Three Oaks Middle School a good school?
Three Oaks Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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