Is Dyersburg High School a good school?

Dyersburg High School ranks 176 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dyersburg High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 707 students attended Dyersburg High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dyersburg High School?

Students at Dyersburg High School are 45% White, 38% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Dyersburg High School?

Dyersburg High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dyersburg Intermediate School Elementary : Dyersburg Primary Middle : Dyersburg Middle School

Dyersburg High School

Summary:

Dyersburg High School is a public high school serving 707 students in grades 9-12 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The school is part of the Dyersburg District, which is ranked 75 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dyersburg High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking in the top 20% of Tennessee high schools for several years. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has a relatively diverse student population, with 44.98% White, 37.62% African American, and 7.78% Hispanic students. While the school ranks highly for Hispanic (top 20%) and White (top 15%) students, there is room for improvement in the performance of African American and Special Education students. Notably, Dyersburg High School's 9th-grade students have significantly outperformed the state in Biology I and Algebra II.

Compared to nearby schools like Halls High School and Dyer County High School, Dyersburg High School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, suggesting it is providing a stronger educational experience for its students. However, the school should continue to focus on addressing achievement gaps among different student subgroups to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.

Detail:

Public 9-12

125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024

(731) 286-3630

District: Dyersburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,752

Feeder schools for Dyersburg High School:

Elementary:	Dyersburg Intermediate School
	Dyersburg Primary
Middle:	Dyersburg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 707

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.0%

African American:

37.6%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dyersburg High School ranks better than 55.1% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dyersburg High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dyersburg High School is $12,752.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dyersburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dyersburg High School 176^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Dyersburg High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Dyersburg 73^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dyersburg High School

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Rank History for all students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	64.22	99^th	267	62.9%
2011	60.80	115^th	273	57.9%
2012	59.04	135^th	269	49.8%
2013	50.54	178^th	285	37.5%
2014	48.05	174^th	296	41.2%
2015	47.58	199^th	300	33.7%
2016	68.79	64^th	351	81.8%
2017	59.51	78^th	273	71.4%
2018	62.91	83^rd	341	75.7%
2019	74.62	43^rd	342	87.4%
2021	65.18	60^th	347	82.7%
2022	67.43	65^th	358	81.8%
2023	60.16	109^th	384	71.6%
2024	49.47	176^th	392	55.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.42	97^th	183	47.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	43.87	149^th	308	51.6%
2019	65.55	55^th	302	81.8%
2021	53.57	105^th	317	66.9%
2022	56.81	90^th	322	72.0%
2023	53.91	107^th	330	67.6%
2024	43.30	176^th	337	47.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	69.59	53^rd	337	84.3%
2021	62.56	76^th	340	77.6%
2022	67.65	66^th	350	81.1%
2023	61.48	98^th	366	73.2%
2024	52.58	151^st	365	58.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.41	5^th	20	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	75.46	42^nd	329	87.2%
2021	68.75	47^th	332	85.8%
2022	62.96	88^th	349	74.8%
2023	53.61	133^rd	359	63.0%
2024	42.41	194^th	366	47.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	45.40	83^rd	199	58.3%
2019	47.53	77^th	187	58.8%
2021	45.29	97^th	208	53.4%
2022	48.64	82^nd	222	63.1%
2023	52.41	80^th	239	66.5%
2024	30.30	159^th	240	33.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	59.76	45^th	159	71.7%
2021	71.42	28^th	180	84.4%
2022	61.56	46^th	189	75.7%
2023	62.32	50^th	202	75.2%
2024	68.03	37^th	209	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Dyersburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	76.08	39^th	307	87.3%
2019	83.13	29^th	301	90.4%
2021	81.71	22^nd	306	92.8%
2022	83.09	21^st	312	93.3%
2023	76.09	40^th	325	87.7%
2024	70.24	62^nd	326	81.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dyersburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1006	260	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1989	1003	248	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1255
1990	984	244	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1235
1991	913	262	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1186
1992	898	258	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1167
1993	913	283	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1205
1994	943	265	7	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1995	926	239	7	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1178
1996	926	239	7	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1178
1997	861	212	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	-15	1069
1998	832	237	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1078
1999	870	213	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	1096
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1127	1127
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1053	1053
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	915	915
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	915	915
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	924	924
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	924	924
2006	690	282	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	990
2007	667	311	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	992
2008	684	327	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1028
2009	687	341	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2010	656	345	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1023
2011	604	346	6	21	0	0	5	0	982
2012	531	324	7	27	0	0	5	0	894
2013	479	324	12	24	0	0	10	0	849
2014	452	312	15	29	0	0	15	0	823
2015	403	311	18	29	0	0	22	0	783
2016	422	328	13	23	0	0	27	0	813
2017	452	304	16	29	2	0	24	0	827
2018	383	270	19	32	0	0	22	0	726
2019	388	248	20	39	0	0	16	0	711
2020	358	245	18	39	0	0	22	0	682
2021	356	249	13	50	0	0	40	0	708
2022	341	250	12	53	0	1	45	0	702
2023	318	266	9	55	2	0	57	0	707

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dyersburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1272	51.0	24.9	n/a
1989	1255	51.0	24.6	n/a
1990	1235	51.0	24.2	n/a
1991	1186	68.0	17.4	n/a
1992	1167	68.0	17.1	n/a
1993	1205	68.0	17.7	n/a
1994	1224	66.0	18.5	n/a
1995	1178	70.0	16.8	n/a
1996	1178	70.0	16.8	n/a
1997	1069	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	1078	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	1096	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	1127	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	1053	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	990	50.8	19.5	n/a
2007	992	50.0	19.8	43.2
2008	1028	49.3	20.9	38.8
2009	1049	50.4	20.8	43.7
2010	1023	51.5	19.8	51.4
2011	982	53.0	18.5	51.9
2012	894	51.5	17.3	58.9
2013	849	48.5	17.5	63.1
2014	823	49.5	16.6	62.1
2015	783	48.0	16.3	58.2
2016	813	46.0	17.6	64.1
2017	827	50.0	16.5	n/a
2018	726	54.6	13.2	n/a
2019	711	49.0	14.5	n/a
2020	682	48.0	14.2	57.6
2021	708	49.8	14.2	n/a
2022	702	51.6	13.5	n/a
2023	707	53.1	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dyersburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1272	51.0	24.9	n/a
1989	1255	51.0	24.6	n/a
1990	1235	51.0	24.2	n/a
1991	1186	68.0	17.4	n/a
1992	1167	68.0	17.1	n/a
1993	1205	68.0	17.7	n/a
1994	1224	66.0	18.5	n/a
1995	1178	70.0	16.8	n/a
1996	1178	70.0	16.8	n/a
1997	1069	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	1078	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	1096	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	1127	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	1053	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	915	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	924	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	990	50.8	19.5	n/a
2007	992	50.0	19.8	43.2
2008	1028	49.3	20.9	38.8
2009	1049	50.4	20.8	43.7
2010	1023	51.5	19.8	51.4
2011	982	53.0	18.5	51.9
2012	894	51.5	17.3	58.9
2013	849	48.5	17.5	63.1
2014	823	49.5	16.6	62.1
2015	783	48.0	16.3	58.2
2016	813	46.0	17.6	64.1
2017	827	50.0	16.5	n/a
2018	726	54.6	13.2	n/a
2019	711	49.0	14.5	n/a
2020	682	48.0	14.2	57.6
2021	708	49.8	14.2	n/a
2022	702	51.6	13.5	n/a
2023	707	53.1	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dyersburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$780 (7.3%)	$9,229 (85.9%)	$10,748
2020	$747 (6.5%)	$9,987 (87.2%)	$11,449
2021	$1,568 (13.9%)	$9,119 (80.7%)	$11,302
2022	$2,526 (20.3%)	$9,236 (74.1%)	$12,457
2023	$2,298 (18.0%)	$9,645 (75.6%)	$12,752

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dyersburg High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 342 High schools	Ranks 109^th of 384 High schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Dyersburg High School)	48.9	28.9	20%
9th Grade Algebra I (Dyersburg)	48.9	28.9	20%
9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)	21.8	17.8	4%
9th Grade English I (Dyersburg High School)	45.6	34.3	11.3%
9th Grade English I (Dyersburg)	45.6	34.3	11.3%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Dyersburg High School)	26.3	28.7	2.4%
10th Grade Algebra II (Dyersburg)	26.3	28.7	2.4%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Dyersburg High School)	51.9	53.4	1.5%
10th Grade English II (Dyersburg)	51.9	53.4	1.5%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Dyersburg High School)	89.5	75	14.5%
10th Grade Geometry (Dyersburg)	89.5	75	14.5%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Geometry (Dyersburg High School)	45.2	30.9	14.3%
11th Grade Geometry (Dyersburg)	45.2	30.9	14.3%
11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	20	17.1	2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Dyersburg High School)	41.4	24	17.4%
All Grades Algebra I (Dyersburg)	47.2	31	16.2%
All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)	27.4	23.2	4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Dyersburg High School)	32.2	26.2	6%
All Grades Algebra II (Dyersburg)	32.2	26.2	6%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades English I (Dyersburg High School)	45.3	33.9	11.4%
All Grades English I (Dyersburg)	45.3	33.9	11.4%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Dyersburg High School)	52.2	53.1	0.9%
All Grades English II (Dyersburg)	52.2	53.1	0.9%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Dyersburg High School)	45.7	33.3	12.4%
All Grades Geometry (Dyersburg)	45.7	33.3	12.4%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	711	707	0.6%
African American	248	266	7.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	20	9	55%
Hispanic	39	55	41%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	388	318	18%
Two or More Races	16	57	256.3%

Schools Near Dyersburg High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dyersburg High School	Public	9-12	125 Highway 51 By- Pass West	Dyersburg	38024	Dyer County	Dyersburg	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 286-3630	707	53	13.2		318 (45.0%)	266 (37.6%)	55 (7.8%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.1%)	49.5	176^th of 392 public high schools	55.1%		60.2	109^th of 384 public high schools	71.6%	67	26.8	5.0	24.5	94.7	30.5		30.3	87.1	23.1		34.0	34.8	34.8	53.9	53.3	40.7	27.3	27.5	$12,752	$2,299	$9,645
Dyer County High School	Public	9-12	1000 West Main ST	Newbern	38059	Dyer County	Dyer County	No	No	No	No	(731) 627-2229	1,070	70	15.2		896 (83.7%)	76 (7.1%)	54 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.7%)	73.6	60^th of 392 public high schools	84.7%		72.8	51^st of 384 public high schools	86.7%	9	32.3		30.6		93.5	31.5	42.4			71.2	71.3	35.7	35.5	53.9	53.9	49.7	25.0	52.4	$11,734	$537	$10,628
Halls High School	Public	9-12	800 West Tigrett ST	Halls	38040	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County	No	No	No	No	(731) 836-9642	342	29	12.0		237 (69.3%)	75 (21.9%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	50.2	174^th of 392 public high schools	55.6%		36.6	235^th of 384 public high schools	38.8%	61	34.2	7.1	29.5			32.1	36.1		46.5		46.6	22.1	22.1	43.8	42.9	19.0		16.7	$13,747	$1,148	$11,405

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