Fifth Consolidated School

2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fifth Consolidated School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fifth Consolidated School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Fifth Consolidated School's student population of 530 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Fifth Consolidated School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fifth Consolidated School is 0.19, which is less 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)
#212 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
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53%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fifth Consolidated School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fifth Consolidated School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fifth Consolidated School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
90%
59%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Fifth Consolidated School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fifth Consolidated School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fifth Consolidated School's ranking?
Fifth Consolidated School is ranked #212 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fifth Consolidated School often compared to?
Fifth Consolidated Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Finley Elementary School, Dyersburg Primary, Holice Powell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Fifth Consolidated School?
530 students attend Fifth Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fifth Consolidated School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fifth Consolidated School?
Fifth Consolidated School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fifth Consolidated School offer ?
Fifth Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fifth Consolidated School part of?
Fifth Consolidated School is part of Dyer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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