For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,536 students in Dyer County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 173 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dyer County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN are Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School and Finley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyer County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dyer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Dyer County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fifth Consolidated School
Math: 64% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Holice Powell Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
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
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Finley Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Newbern Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
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
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
Northview Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Williams St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Three Oaks Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Dyer County High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 West Main St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #88.
Dyersburg Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #99.
Dyersburg High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #1010.
Dyersburg Intermediate School
Math: 33% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Grades: 3-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1111.
Trimble Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
256 College St
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakewood Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6745 Highway 79 North
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Grades: PK-2
| 746 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN include Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School and Finley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dyer County, TN?
13 public schools are located in Dyer County, TN.
What percentage of students in Dyer County, TN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dyer County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County, TN?
Dyer County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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