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 Dyer County High School and Dyersburg 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 35% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), 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 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dyer County High School, with 92% 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dyer County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 West Main St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Dyer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6745 Highway 79 North
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 Dyer County High School and Dyersburg 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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