Serving 703 students in grades 9-12, Dyersburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Dyersburg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dyersburg High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dyersburg High School is ranked #490 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dyersburg High School often compared to?
Dyersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyer County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dyersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Dyersburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dyersburg High School?
703 students attend Dyersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dyersburg High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dyersburg High School?
Dyersburg High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dyersburg High School offer ?
Dyersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dyersburg High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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