For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,204 students in Dyer County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 175 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dyer County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN are Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyer County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dyer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dyer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fifth Consolidated School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Holice Powell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Newbern Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North York St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
Dyer County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 West Main St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #77.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Williams St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Dyersburg Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1010.
Dyersburg Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Grades: 3-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
256 College St
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Grades: PK-2
| 780 students
Dyer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6745 Highway 79 North
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN include Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dyer County?
12 public schools are located in Dyer County.
What percentage of students in Dyer County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dyer County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County?
Dyer County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dyer County include: Northview Middle School vs. Three Oaks Middle School, Dyersburg High School vs. Dyer County High School, Dyersburg Primary vs. Fifth Consolidated School
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