Gibson Co Sp Dist School District
School District · Dyer, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,921
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,921
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Gibson Co Sp Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gibson Co Sp Dist 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.
Spring Hill Elementary
Trenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Gibson County Elementary School
Medina · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Gibson County Middle School
Medina · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#57 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,106
$1,305 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,921 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Gibson Co Sp Dist ranks #57 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Gibson Co Sp Dist's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spring Hill Elementary (8.8/10), South Gibson County Elementary School (7.9/10), and South Gibson County Middle School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Hill Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | South Gibson County Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | South Gibson County Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | South Gibson County High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Yorkville Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Rutherford Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Gibson County High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Kenton Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Dyer Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gibson Co Sp Dist
Gibson Co Sp Dist is a Dyer, Tennessee school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,921 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $10,106 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Gibson Co Sp Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spring Hill Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Gibson Co Sp Dist students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist with test data.
Schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dyer
- Total Enrollment
- 3,921
- Teachers (FTE)
- 247
- District spending per student
- $10,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Gibson Co Sp Dist has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gibson Co Sp Dist?
The average composite rating for Gibson Co Sp Dist is 6.8/10. 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 Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Gibson Co Sp Dist's district-level spending was $10,106 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 Gibson Co Sp Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gibson Co Sp Dist is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Spring Hill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gibson Co Sp Dist with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Across schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gibson Co Sp Dist compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Gibson Co Sp Dist has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 9 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
How we rate schools
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Compare Gibson Co Sp Dist with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hamblen 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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