Gibson County High School is a public high school located in Gibson County, Tennessee, with a Dyer postal address. It is a part of the Gibson County School District. The attendance boundary for this school includes Dyer, Rutherford, Yorkville, and the Gibson County portion of Kenton.
Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Gibson County 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 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gibson County High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Dyer, TN, covering an area of approximately 252.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 16.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gibson County High School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gibson County 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 Gibson County High School is 0.34, 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
#623 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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)16.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Pioneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibson County High School's ranking?
Gibson County High School is ranked #623 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gibson County High School often compared to?
Gibson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gibson County High School?
The graduation rate of Gibson County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Gibson County High School?
429 students attend Gibson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gibson County High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Gibson County High School offer ?
Gibson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gibson County High School part of?
Gibson County High School is part of Gibson Co Special School District.
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