For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,794 students in Dyersburg, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 175 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dyersburg, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dyersburg, TN are Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School and Dyersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyersburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dyersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dyersburg, TN (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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Grades: PK-2
| 780 students
Dyersburg, Tennessee 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 Dyersburg, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Dyersburg, TN include Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School and Dyersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Dyersburg?
7 public schools are located in Dyersburg.
What percentage of students in Dyersburg go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dyersburg are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dyersburg?
Dyersburg public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dyersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dyersburg include: Dyersburg Primary vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Three Oaks Middle School vs. Dyersburg Middle School
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