Top Rankings
Dyersburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,608 students in Dyersburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Dyersburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,608 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dyersburg School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
963 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
37%
21%
# White Students
1,187 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
46%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
201
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
187
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
191
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,484 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,472 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,484
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,472
$11,647
Best Dyersburg School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dyersburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Dyersburg Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Grades: 3-5
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Grades: PK-2
| 746 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dyersburg School District?
Dyersburg School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,608 students.
What is the rank of Dyersburg School District?
Dyersburg School District is ranked #43 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dyersburg School District?
46% of Dyersburg School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dyersburg School District?
Dyersburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Dyersburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,472 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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