Summary:
The city of Dyersburg, Tennessee is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the Dyersburg and Dyer County districts, with varying levels of academic performance and student outcomes.
Among the standout schools in the area are Fifth Consolidated School, a highly-ranked elementary school in the Dyer County district with strong test scores, and Three Oaks Middle School, another Dyer County school that performs exceptionally well. Holice Powell Elementary, also in the Dyer County district, stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance. In contrast, schools in the Dyersburg district, such as Dyersburg High School, tend to perform worse than their Dyer County counterparts.
Across the schools, there are some concerning trends, including a uniformly high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% and significant variability in test scores, even within the same school. The lack of data on free and reduced-price lunch rates also makes it difficult to assess potential equity gaps. Overall, the data suggests a need to address systemic challenges in the Dyersburg area to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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