For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,729 students in Dyer County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Dyer County, TN are Dyersburg High School and Dyer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyer County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Dyer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Dyer County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dyer County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dyer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Dyer County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dyer County, TN include Dyersburg High School and Dyer County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dyer County?
2 public high schools are located in Dyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County?
Dyer County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dyer County include: Dyersburg High School vs. Dyer County High School, Dyer County High School vs. Dyersburg High School
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