Dyer County School District
School District · Dyersburg, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Dyer County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dyer County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fifth Consolidated School
Dyersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holice Powell Elementary
Dyersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Finley Elementary
Finley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fifth Consolidated School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Holice Powell Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Finley Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Newbern Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Northview Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Three Oaks Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Trimble Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Dyer County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
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. The district invests $11,618 per student annually.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Dyer County with test data.
Schools in Dyer County
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dyersburg
- Total Enrollment
- 3,611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 238
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Dyer County?
Dyer County spends $11,618 per student per year.
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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- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
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- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
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.
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