Best Schools in Dyer County, TN
Dyer County, TN has 14 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,383 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Dyer County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dyer County, TN
The top high schools in Dyer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dyer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
2. Dyersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyersburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dyer County, TN
The top middle schools in Dyer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Three Oaks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
2. Northview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
3. Dyersburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyersburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dyer County, TN
The top elementary schools in Dyer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holice Powell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
2. Finley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
3. Fifth Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
4. Newbern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
5. Trimble Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
6. Dyersburg Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyersburg • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 570 Students
7. Northside Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northside Christian Academy • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 6 Students
8. Dyersburg Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dyersburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 777 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dyer County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dyer County, TN has a total population of 36,801 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dyer County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dyer County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dyer County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dyer County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dyer County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dyer County, TN
How many schools are in Dyer County, TN?
Dyer County, TN has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,383 students in total.
How do schools in Dyer County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Dyer County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Dyer County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dyer County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Dyer County, TN
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- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dyer County
4 places in Dyer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Dyer County (8 schools)
- Dyersburg (4 schools)