Dyer County High School is a public Title I high school located in Newbern, Tennessee. It is an operated by the Dyer County Schools system. The school district includes a few outerlying parts of Dyersburg as well as the town of Newbern and the Dyer County portion of Trimble.
Serving 1,052 students in grades 9-12, Dyer County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,052 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Dyer County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Newbern, TN, encompassing approximately 510.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 25.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dyer County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dyer County High School's student population of 1,052 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,052 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
72 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dyer County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dyer County High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
6%
20%
White
82%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Choctaw
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dyer County High School's ranking?
Dyer County High School is ranked #475 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dyer County High School often compared to?
Dyer County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyersburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dyer County High School?
The graduation rate of Dyer County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Dyer County High School?
1,052 students attend Dyer County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dyer County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dyer County High School offer ?
Dyer County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dyer County High School part of?
Dyer County High School is part of Dyer County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
As a current student involved with many different programs offered at Dyer County, I would not recommend the school. Although the academic programs a superb, there is an "unequal" balance between extracurricular activities and favoritism among students. While most teachers are fair and balanced, there are still some who are there for there paycheck and not to help the students. There is a wide variety of extracurricular activities, but they are not supported equally. Football, Basketball, and Baseball get 90% of the support and the rest recieves the tale end. Band, JROTC, and The Arts recieve least. The band has been in desperate need of an assistant director and several instruments that cannot be purchased through the band funding. The constant answer is always, "it's not in the budget", while some how it is in the budget to have 8 football coaches, 5 basketball coaches, and 4 baseball coaches. A student would love this school if they were mainly in to sports, but not if they enjoy the arts. Would I recommend this school: academically, yes; as far as the faculty or balance of extracurricular activities, no.
5 10/10/2025
Great school and many opportunities in just a small town!
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