Dyer County Schools & Education
Dyer County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,649
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#4
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dyer County
Measured School Summary
Dyer County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,649 per pupil, Dyer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dyer County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,649
$434 above the state average
School coverage
12
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dyer County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dyer County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Dyer County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#4
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dyer County
Elementary to high school visible
3,645 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Dyersburg
Elementary to high school visible
2,613 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dyer County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dyer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dyer County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dyer County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
High-Quality Schools Across Two Districts
Dyer County is home to 12 public schools serving 6,258 students through a dual-district system. The landscape includes seven elementary, three middle, and two high schools, providing a robust education pipeline for the community. This structure offers families choices between the county-wide system and the focused municipal district.
Dyer County and Dyersburg Systems
The county is split between the Dyer County district (3,645 students across 8 schools) and the Dyersburg district (2,613 students across 4 schools). There are no charter schools in the county, meaning the two traditional districts receive the full support of the community. Each district provides a distinct character, from more rural county schools to town-centered municipal campuses.
A Balanced Mix of Rural and Town Schools
The county's schools are split between seven rural locations and five town settings, offering varied environments for students. Dyer County High School is the largest in the area with 1,070 students, while Newbern Elementary offers a mid-sized rural alternative with 561 students. The average school size of 522 students ensures that campuses are large enough to offer diverse programs while maintaining a manageable scale.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Dyer County
Reported Enrollment
6,258
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Dyer County
Dyer County
GuideDyersburg
12 Public Schools in Dyer County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County High School | Profile | Dyer County | Newbern, 38059Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,070 |
| Dyersburg Primary | Record | Dyersburg | Dyersburg, 38024Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 777 |
| Dyersburg High School | Record | Dyersburg | Dyersburg, 38024Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 707 |
| Dyersburg Intermediate School | Record | Dyersburg | Dyersburg, 38024Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 570 |
| Newbern Elementary School | Record | Dyer County | Newbern, 38059Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 561 |
| Dyersburg Middle School | Record | Dyersburg | Dyersburg, 38024Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 559 |
| Fifth Consolidated School | Record | Dyer County | Dyersburg, 38024Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Northview Middle School | Record | Dyer County | Newbern, 38059Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 413 |
| Three Oaks Middle School | Record | Dyer County | Dyersburg, 38024Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 405 |
| Holice Powell Elementary | Record | Dyer County | Dyersburg, 38024Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 261 |
| Finley Elementary | Record | Dyer County | Finley, 38030Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 242 |
| Trimble Elementary | Record | Dyer County | Trimble, 38259Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 163 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,649
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Dyer County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dyer County, Tennessee?
Dyer County is home to 12 public schools serving 6,258 students through a dual-district system. The landscape includes seven elementary, three middle, and two high schools, providing a robust education pipeline for the community. This structure offers families choices between the county-wide system and the focused municipal district.
What are the major school districts in Dyer County, Tennessee?
The county is split between the Dyer County district (3,645 students across 8 schools) and the Dyersburg district (2,613 students across 4 schools). There are no charter schools in the county, meaning the two traditional districts receive the full support of the community. Each district provides a distinct character, from more rural county schools to town-centered municipal campuses.
What is the school experience like in Dyer County?
The county's schools are split between seven rural locations and five town settings, offering varied environments for students. Dyer County High School is the largest in the area with 1,070 students, while Newbern Elementary offers a mid-sized rural alternative with 561 students. The average school size of 522 students ensures that campuses are large enough to offer diverse programs while maintaining a manageable scale.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.