Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Dyersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dyersburg High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Dyersburg, TN, encompassing approximately 16.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge being 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dyersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dyersburg High School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence through Commitment
School Rankings
Dyersburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dyersburg High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#632 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dyersburg High School's ranking?
Dyersburg High School is ranked #632 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dyersburg High School often compared to?
Dyersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyer County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% 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 Dyersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Dyersburg High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Dyersburg High School?
680 students attend Dyersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dyersburg High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dyersburg High School offer ?
Dyersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dyersburg High School part of?
Dyersburg High School is part of Dyersburg School District.
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