Dyersburg High School
Dyersburg High School serves 726 students in grades 9-12.
Dyersburg High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dyersburg High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dyersburg High School's student population of 726 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 726 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dyersburg High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dyersburg High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #533 out of 1684 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 10% |
| Black | 37% | 22% |
| White | 53% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.55 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dyersburg School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dyersburg High School is Dyer County High School (8.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Three Oaks Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dyersburg Three Oaks Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 470 students10
1.5 miles
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100 1.5 6-8 470 - Dyersburg Dyersburg Intermediate School Math: 37% | Reading: 33%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 601 students10
2.0 miles
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620 2 3-5 601 - Dyersburg Dyersburg Primary Grades: PK-2 | 751 students
3.1 miles
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615 3.1 PK-2 751 - Dyersburg Dyersburg Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 39%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 585 students10
3.2 miles
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625 3.2 6-8 585 - Finley Finley Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 303 students10
3.8 miles
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050 3.8 PK-5 303
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