Mcdowell Center For Children (2026 Profile)

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Mcdowell Center For Children

711 Us Highway 51 Byp S
Dyersburg, TN 38024

Tel: (888) 266-7279

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Mcdowell Center For Children serves 51 students in grades 6-12.

The student:teacher of Mcdowell Center For Children is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mcdowell Center For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Year Founded

2005

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

61%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for Mcdowell Center For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,520 for elementary schools and $14,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).