For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,204 students in Dyer County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 168 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dyer County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN are Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyer County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dyer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dyer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fifth Consolidated School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Holice Powell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Newbern Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North York St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Upper Finley St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Dyer County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 West Main St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Williams St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-3713
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Dyersburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
256 College St
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Dyersburg Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Gr: 3-5 | 587 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dyer County, TN include Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dyer County?
12 public schools are located in Dyer County.
What percentage of students in Dyer County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dyer County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County?
Dyer County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dyer County include: Dyersburg Primary vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Three Oaks Middle School vs. Northview Middle School, Newbern Elementary School vs. Fifth Consolidated School
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