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Dyer County High School

High School · Dyer County · Newbern, TN

A high school in Newbern, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.

1000 West Main ST, Newbern, TN 38059

  • Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,618
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Dyer County High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Dyer County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,260/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newbern), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,182

Median home value

$146,400

Median rent

$804/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dyer County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$11,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dyer County High School is listed in Dyer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dyer County High School

Dyer County High School is a public high school in Newbern, TN, part of Dyer County, serving approximately 1,026 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dyer County High School

What grades does Dyer County High School serve?

Dyer County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dyer County High School?

Dyer County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,026 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dyer County High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dyer County High School rank in TN?

Dyer County High School ranks #1,090 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Dyer County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dyer County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dyer County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dyer County High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dyer County High School a charter school?

No, Dyer County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dyer County High School a Title I school?

No, Dyer County High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,026
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dyer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 38059)
8,822
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
34.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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