7.6avg / 10

Dyer County School District

School District · Dyersburg, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 3,611

Teachers (FTE): 238

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,611

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,611

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#20 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,618

+$207 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,611 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Dyer County ranks #20 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Dyer County's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fifth Consolidated School (8.8/10), Holice Powell Elementary (8.6/10), and Finley Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Dyer County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Fifth Consolidated School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	536
2	Holice Powell Elementary	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	252
3	Finley Elementary	8.5 / 10	Elementary	—	231
4	Newbern Elementary School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	562
5	Northview Middle School	7.3 / 10	Middle	—	423
6	Three Oaks Middle School	7.0 / 10	Middle	—	413
7	Trimble Elementary	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	168
8	Dyer County High School	5.9 / 10	High	—	1,026

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Dyer County

Dyer County is a Dyersburg, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,611 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $11,618 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Dyer County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fifth Consolidated School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Dyer County students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Dyer County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency45.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Dyer County with test data.

Schools in Dyer County

8 schools

Elementary Schools5

Fifth Consolidated School

5368.8

Holice Powell Elementary

2528.6

Finley Elementary

2318.5

Newbern Elementary School

5627.7

Trimble Elementary

1686.8

Middle Schools2

Northview Middle School

4237.3

Three Oaks Middle School

4137.0

High Schools1

Dyer County High School

1,0265.9

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Dyersburg
Total Enrollment: 3,611
Teachers (FTE): 238
District spending per student: $11,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dyer County?

Dyer County has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Dyer County?

The average composite rating for Dyer County is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Dyer County?

Dyer County's district-level spending was $11,618 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dyer County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dyer County is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dyer County?

Fifth Consolidated School is the highest-rated school in Dyer County with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Dyer County?

Across schools in Dyer County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dyer County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Dyer County has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.6/10
Math Proficiency: 53.3%
ELA Proficiency: 45.7%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.