Is Dyer County High School a good school?

Dyer County High School ranks 60 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dyer County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,026 students attended Dyer County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dyer County High School?

Students at Dyer County High School are 83% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Dyer County High School?

Dyer County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fifth Consolidated School Elementary : Finley Elementary Elementary : Holice Powell Elementary Elementary : Newbern Elementary School Elementary : Trimble Elementary Middle : Northview Middle School Middle : Three Oaks Middle School

Dyer County High School

Summary:

Dyer County High School is a public high school located in Newbern, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,070 students. The school is part of the Dyer County School District, which is ranked 18th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dyer County High School consistently performs above the state average in various subject areas, including Biology I, English II, and Algebra II. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71.2% of 11th-grade students and 71.3% of all students were proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to the state average of 40% and 45.3%, respectively. The school also excels in English II, with 53.9% of 10th-grade students and all grades being proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 52.2% and 50.6%, respectively. In Algebra II, Dyer County High School outperforms the state, with 86.8% of 10th-grade students and 35.5% of all grades being proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 47.7% and 25.6%, respectively.

Dyer County High School has a strong performance among its Hispanic student population, ranking 10th out of 192 Tennessee high schools in this subgroup for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating. The school also performs well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 38th out of 318 Tennessee high schools in this subgroup for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 4-star rating. When compared to nearby schools, such as Gibson County High School, Obion County Central High School, and Halls High School, Dyer County High School consistently outperforms them in various subject areas, suggesting it is providing a more rigorous and effective academic program for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 West Main ST
Newbern, TN 38059-1473

(731) 627-2229

District: Dyer County

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,734

Feeder schools for Dyer County High School:

Elementary:	Fifth Consolidated School
	Finley Elementary
	Holice Powell Elementary
	Newbern Elementary School
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	Trimble Elementary
Middle:	Northview Middle School
	Three Oaks Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,026

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

African American:

6.8%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dyer County High School ranks better than 84.7% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dyer County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), African American (6.8%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dyer County High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Dyer County High School employs 71.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dyer County High School is $11,734.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dyer County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dyer County High School 60^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Dyer County High School in the ranking list.)

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Dyer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dyer County 20^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dyer County High School

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Rank History for all students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	77.81	43^rd	267	83.9%
2011	77.83	40^th	273	85.3%
2012	77.68	57^th	269	78.8%
2013	69.10	66^th	285	76.8%
2014	61.46	95^th	296	67.9%
2015	70.44	67^th	300	77.7%
2016	69.57	59^th	351	83.2%
2017	67.76	47^th	273	82.8%
2018	49.61	144^th	341	57.8%
2019	69.80	54^th	342	84.2%
2021	73.81	36^th	347	89.6%
2022	72.05	50^th	358	86.0%
2023	72.82	51^st	384	86.7%
2024	73.57	60^th	392	84.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	28.23	130^th	159	18.2%
2019	42.53	70^th	127	44.9%
2023	31.30	104^th	154	32.5%
2024	50.11	59^th	183	67.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	56.24	77^th	308	75.0%
2019	72.33	32^nd	302	89.4%
2021	68.58	40^th	317	87.4%
2022	76.99	28^th	322	91.3%
2023	67.77	48^th	330	85.5%
2024	71.74	44^th	337	86.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	67.48	66^th	337	80.4%
2021	75.66	31^st	340	90.9%
2022	73.69	43^rd	350	87.7%
2023	70.08	58^th	366	84.2%
2024	68.94	74^th	365	79.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	69.44	56^th	329	83.0%
2021	70.94	41^st	332	87.7%
2022	70.31	52^nd	349	85.1%
2023	73.32	48^th	359	86.6%
2024	75.59	48^th	366	86.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	33.09	124^th	199	37.7%
2019	45.70	82^nd	187	56.1%
2021	66.35	31^st	208	85.1%
2022	47.58	87^th	222	60.8%
2023	61.74	55^th	239	77.0%
2024	52.54	87^th	240	63.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	66.56	34^th	180	81.1%
2022	61.45	47^th	189	75.1%
2023	78.29	26^th	202	87.1%
2024	88.67	13^th	209	93.8%

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Rank History for White students at Dyer County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	44.95	152^nd	307	50.5%
2019	64.81	67^th	301	77.7%
2021	69.03	47^th	306	84.6%
2022	67.80	59^th	312	81.1%
2023	67.15	61^st	325	81.2%
2024	68.21	66^th	326	79.8%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dyer County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	900	900
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1035	1035
2006	961	93	5	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1081
2007	958	102	4	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2008	977	103	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1104
2009	940	99	4	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1063
2010	969	99	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1087
2011	999	107	2	21	0	0	5	0	1134
2012	984	95	1	23	1	0	9	0	1113
2013	968	113	1	30	0	1	11	0	1124
2014	958	103	0	31	0	0	8	0	1100
2015	1028	101	1	26	0	0	9	0	1165
2016	1056	99	0	31	0	0	7	0	1193
2017	1075	95	1	30	0	0	6	0	1207
2018	1067	84	1	35	1	0	11	0	1199
2019	1006	83	2	39	2	0	25	0	1157
2020	993	79	1	46	3	0	23	0	1145
2021	975	64	3	47	3	0	26	0	1118
2022	979	64	3	54	3	0	33	0	1136
2023	896	76	2	54	2	0	40	0	1070
2024	848	70	0	66	3	0	39	0	1026

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dyer County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	900	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1035	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	1081	53.8	20.1	n/a
2007	1085	60.2	18.0	44.5
2008	1104	59.5	18.6	43.4
2009	1063	62.0	17.1	50.4
2010	1087	63.9	17.0	53.3
2011	1134	60.0	18.9	53.8
2012	1113	62.1	17.9	60.4
2013	1124	63.5	17.7	59.3
2014	1100	63.1	17.4	57.4
2015	1165	63.0	18.4	52.6
2016	1193	65.0	18.3	57.9
2017	1207	63.0	19.1	n/a
2018	1199	68.0	17.6	n/a
2019	1157	65.0	17.8	n/a
2020	1145	64.0	17.8	54.1
2021	1118	68.7	16.2	n/a
2022	1136	69.5	16.3	n/a
2023	1070	69.9	15.2	n/a
2024	1026	71.6	14.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dyer County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	900	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1035	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	1081	53.8	20.1	n/a
2007	1085	60.2	18.0	44.5
2008	1104	59.5	18.6	43.4
2009	1063	62.0	17.1	50.4
2010	1087	63.9	17.0	53.3
2011	1134	60.0	18.9	53.8
2012	1113	62.1	17.9	60.4
2013	1124	63.5	17.7	59.3
2014	1100	63.1	17.4	57.4
2015	1165	63.0	18.4	52.6
2016	1193	65.0	18.3	57.9
2017	1207	63.0	19.1	n/a
2018	1199	68.0	17.6	n/a
2019	1157	65.0	17.8	n/a
2020	1145	64.0	17.8	54.1
2021	1118	68.7	16.2	n/a
2022	1136	69.5	16.3	n/a
2023	1070	69.9	15.2	n/a
2024	1026	71.6	14.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dyer County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$312 (3.4%)	$8,289 (90.0%)	$9,212
2020	$233 (2.4%)	$8,792 (92.2%)	$9,537
2021	$826 (7.8%)	$9,289 (88.2%)	$10,527
2022	$532 (5.0%)	$9,638 (90.0%)	$10,706
2023	$537 (4.6%)	$10,628 (90.6%)	$11,734

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dyer County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 384 High schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Dyer County High School)	50.2	36.2	14%
9th Grade Algebra I (Dyer County)	50.2	36.2	14%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Dyer County High School)	36.7	41.8	5.1%
9th Grade English I (Dyer County)	36.7	41.8	5.1%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Dyer County High School)	88.9	91.7	2.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Dyer County)	88.9	91.7	2.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	79	72.8	6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Dyer County High School)	73.7	86.8	13.1%
10th Grade Algebra II (Dyer County)	73.7	86.8	13.1%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Dyer County High School)	43.7	51.5	7.8%
10th Grade English II (Dyer County)	43.7	51.5	7.8%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Dyer County High School)	33.7	39.1	5.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Dyer County)	33.7	39.1	5.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Dyer County High School)	24.7	19.6	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra II (Dyer County)	24.7	19.6	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
11th Grade US History (Dyer County High School)	37.7	48.9	11.2%
11th Grade US History (Dyer County)	37.7	48.9	11.2%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	38.8	9.2%
12th Grade US History (Dyer County High School)	39.8	46.2	6.4%
12th Grade US History (Dyer County)	39.8	46.2	6.4%
12th Grade US History (Tennessee)	27.8	34.1	6.3%
All Grades Algebra I (Dyer County High School)	46.7	32.7	14%
All Grades Algebra I (Dyer County)	55.5	38.7	16.8%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Dyer County High School)	35.4	35.5	0.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Dyer County)	35.4	35.5	0.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades US History (Dyer County High School)	38.5	47.8	9.3%
All Grades US History (Dyer County)	38.5	47.8	9.3%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	37.7	9.1%
All Grades English I (Dyer County High School)	35.3	40.8	5.5%
All Grades English I (Dyer County)	35.3	40.8	5.5%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Dyer County High School)	42.6	50.8	8.2%
All Grades English II (Dyer County)	42.6	50.8	8.2%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Dyer County High School)	44	47.3	3.3%
All Grades Geometry (Dyer County)	44	47.3	3.3%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1157	1070	7.5%
African American	83	76	8.4%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	39	54	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1006	896	10.9%
Two or More Races	25	40	60%

Schools Near Dyer County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dyer County High School	Public	9-12	1000 West Main ST	Newbern	38059	Dyer County	Dyer County	No	No	No	No	(731) 627-2229	1,026	72	14.3		848 (82.7%)	70 (6.8%)	66 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.8%)	73.6	60^th of 392 public high schools	84.7%		72.8	51^st of 384 public high schools	86.7%	9	32.3		30.6		93.5	31.5	42.4			71.2	71.3			35.7	35.5	53.9	53.9	49.7	25.0	52.4	$11,734	$537	$10,628
Dyersburg High School	Public	9-12	125 Highway 51 By- Pass West	Dyersburg	38024	Dyer County	Dyersburg	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 286-3630	703	53	13.3		314 (44.7%)	267 (38.0%)	58 (8.3%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.7%)	49.5	176^th of 392 public high schools	55.1%		60.2	109^th of 384 public high schools	71.6%	67	26.8	5.0	24.5	94.7	30.5		30.3	87.1	23.1		34.0			34.8	34.8	53.9	53.3	40.7	27.3	27.5	$12,752	$2,299	$9,645
Halls High School	Public	9-12	800 West Tigrett ST	Halls	38040	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	No	No	No	(731) 836-9642	362	28	12.9		253 (69.9%)	70 (19.3%)	22 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	50.2	174^th of 392 public high schools	55.6%		36.6	235^th of 384 public high schools	38.8%	61	34.2	7.1	29.5			32.1	36.1		46.5		46.6			22.1	22.1	43.8	42.9	19.0		16.7	$13,747	$1,148	$11,405
Obion County Central High School	Public	9-12	528 North Highway 51	Troy	38260	Obion County	Obion County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 536-4688	688	52	13.2		577 (83.9%)	25 (3.6%)	72 (10.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	66.9	84^th of 392 public high schools	78.6%		60.4	108^th of 384 public high schools	71.9%	24	33.1		32.1		83.8	33.1	43.2		46.2		46.0			37.7	37.3	49.7	49.2	39.9		40.1	$11,118	$1,011	$9,284
Gibson County High School	Public	9-12	130 Trenton HWY	Dyer	38382	Gibson County	Gibson County Sp District	No	No	No	No	(731) 692-3616	429	31	13.9		349 (81.4%)	60 (14.0%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	79.2	44^th of 392 public high schools	88.8%		73.9	48^th of 384 public high schools	87.5%	4	38.7		36.6			41.6	41.5		48.4		48.9	64.6	67.1	42.3	42.9	55.1	52.4	47.4		45.7	$11,125	$872	$9,412

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