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Dyer County

Tennessee · Public K-12

12 public K-12 schools, roughly 6,185 students, one county, 36,508 residents. That is Dyer County, Tennessee on the numbers. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Dyer County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,185
-168 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Dyer County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
6,185#36 of 90#1,145 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
12#41 of 90N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.6%#17 of 90#1,068 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Dyer County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
36,508
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
6,185
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,154
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
7
3,047 students
Middle
3
1,406 students
High
2
1,732 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dyer County Public Schools
3,600 students · 2 districts in Dyer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dyer County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
78%
Hispanic
4%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
6%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.7% under 18

Test scores in Dyer County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 11 schools in Dyer County ranked by score →

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dyer County High SchoolNewbernHigh09-121,052·
Dyersburg PrimaryDyersburgElementaryPK-02744·
Dyersburg High SchoolDyersburgHigh09-12680·
Dyersburg Intermediate SchoolDyersburgElementary03-05587·
Dyersburg Middle SchoolDyersburgMiddle06-08574·
Fifth Consolidated SchoolDyersburgElementaryPK-05537·
Newbern Elementary SchoolNewbernElementaryPK-05527·
Northview Middle SchoolNewbernMiddle06-08445·
Three Oaks Middle SchoolDyersburgMiddle06-08387·
Holice Powell ElementaryDyersburgElementaryPK-05252·
Finley ElementaryFinleyElementaryPK-05234·
Trimble ElementaryTrimbleElementaryPK-05166·

Cities in Dyer County

Dyersburg7 schoolsNewbern3 schoolsFinley1 schoolTrimble1 school

About Dyer County

Dyer County is a small county of about 36,508 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system serves approximately 6,185 students across 12 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,154 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 5% noticeably below the Tennessee median.

For a sense of the school types, Dyer County is built around 7 elementary schools (3,047 students), 3 middle schools (1,406), and 2 high schools (1,732).

Dyer County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,600 students across Dyer County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Dyer County has fell 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,353 students to 6,185.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Dyer County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Dyer County?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Dyer County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 6,185.
How many high schools are in Dyer County?
Dyer County, Tennessee has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,732 students.
How many middle schools are in Dyer County?
Dyer County, Tennessee has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,406 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dyer County?
Dyer County, Tennessee has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,047 students.
What is the largest school district in Dyer County?
Dyer County Public Schools is the largest school district in Dyer County, serving approximately 3,600 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dyer County?
Dyer County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 36,508, with a median age of 40. About 23.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dyer County?
Median household income in Dyer County is $58,154, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dyer County?
Approximately 21.1% of adults 25 and older in Dyer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Dyer County?
Dyer County residents are approximately 78% White, 4% Hispanic, 15% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dyer County is owner-occupied?
Dyer County has about 16,311 housing units, of which roughly 61.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data