Dyersburg Primary

1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dyersburg Primary serves 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dyersburg Primary's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
777 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dyersburg Primary is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
40%
21%
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White
42%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dyersburg Primary often compared to?
Dyersburg Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dyersburg Primary?
777 students attend Dyersburg Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dyersburg Primary students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dyersburg Primary?
Dyersburg Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dyersburg Primary offer ?
Dyersburg Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dyersburg Primary part of?
Dyersburg Primary is part of Dyersburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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