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Gibson County High School

130 Trenton HWY, Dyer, TN 38330 · (731) 692-3616 · Gibson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL429 STUDENTS
Enrollment
429
High
DISTRICT 603 · STATE 754
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
114
Grade 10
104
Grade 11
99
Grade 12
112
Student demographics
White
34480%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
184%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 16%
Black
5713%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 21%
Two+
82%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22252%
Female
20748%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
52.1%
TN avg 40.9% . +6.6pp since 2022
Math
38.3%
TN avg 39.3% . +7.0pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
429
-56 (-12%) vs 2017
% White
80%
was 84%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
13%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gibson County High School

Gibson County High School operates as a compact senior high in Dyer, Tennessee, part of Gibson Co Sp Dist. Current enrollment sits at 429 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 43% smaller than the state mean of about 754.

Across the 9 schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist (3,828 students total), Gibson County High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Gibson County High School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (80%). Other groups include 13% Black, 4% Hispanic.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Gibson County) shows that median household income runs about $62,755, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Gibson County High School is one of 22 public schools in Gibson County (combined enrollment of about 8,900 students).

Dyer Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Gibson County High School's enrollment has contracted 12% since 2018, when it stood at 485 (now 429).

On this page, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Gibson County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
50,869
Census ACS
Median income
$62,755
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
8,900 students

Quick facts

School name
Gibson County High School
District
Gibson Co Sp Dist
Address
130 Trenton HWY, Dyer, TN 38330
Phone
(731) 692-3616
County
Gibson County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
429
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470140000416
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Gibson Co Sp Dist
Other schools in Dyer
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Gibson County High School
How large is Gibson County High School?
Gibson County High School enrolls approximately 429 students in grades 09-12.
Is Gibson County High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gibson County High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student diversity at Gibson County High School?
Student demographics at Gibson County High School are roughly 80% White, 4% Hispanic, 13% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is Gibson County High School in?
Gibson County High School is part of Gibson Co Sp Dist.
What city is Gibson County High School in?
Gibson County High School is located in Dyer, TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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