Serving 944 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dyer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Dyer Elementary School serves the northeast area of Dacula, GA, encompassing approximately 7.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dyer Elementary School's student population of 944 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dyer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dyer Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lynx
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dyer Elementary School's ranking?
Dyer Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dyer Elementary School often compared to?
Dyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeman's Mill Elementary School, Woodward Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dyer Elementary School?
944 students attend Dyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dyer Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dyer Elementary School offer ?
Dyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dyer Elementary School part of?
Dyer Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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