Top Rankings
Dyer County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,611 students in Dyer County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Dyer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
3,611 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dyer County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
214 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
6%
21%
# White Students
3,069 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
85%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
256
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
287
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
262
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,997 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,083 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,997
$11,950
Spending / Student
$12,083
$11,450
Best Dyer County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fifth Consolidated School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Holice Powell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Newbern Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North York St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Dyer County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 West Main St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #66.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Williams St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
256 College St
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dyer County School District?
Dyer County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,611 students.
What is the rank of Dyer County School District?
Dyer County School District is ranked #27 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County School District?
85% of Dyer County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dyer County School District?
Dyer County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Dyer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,083 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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