Summary:
The 38024 zip code area is home to 8 schools across two school districts - Dyersburg and Dyer County - including 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high school. While the Dyer County schools, such as Fifth Consolidated School, Three Oaks Middle School, and Holice Powell Elementary, consistently rank among the top performers in Tennessee, the Dyersburg schools tend to have lower academic achievement and fewer resources.
The Dyer County schools stand out for their strong proficiency rates, with over 50% of students meeting standards in core subjects like math, ELA, and science. In contrast, Dyersburg High School has particularly low proficiency, with only 23-34% of students proficient in Algebra I, Biology I, and English I/II. These disparities likely reflect differences in funding, student demographics, and other factors that impact educational outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that families in the 38024 zip code have access to a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with the Dyer County schools emerging as the clear standouts in the region. Understanding the drivers behind these performance gaps could inform strategies to improve educational equity and ensure all students in the area have access to a quality education.
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