Dyersburg School District

509 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Dyersburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,585 students in Dyersburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Dyersburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,585 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dyersburg School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#58 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
34%
36%
37%
36%
40%
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
40%
20%
% White
42%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,595 is higher than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,574 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,595
$12,075
Spending / Student
$11,574
$11,570

Best Dyersburg School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dyersburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3625
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Dyersburg High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3630
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Dyersburg Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 Tibbs St
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3620
Gr: 3-5 | 587 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Dyersburg Primary
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dyersburg School District?
Dyersburg School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,585 students.
What is the rank of Dyersburg School District?
Dyersburg School District is ranked #60 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dyersburg School District?
42% of Dyersburg School District students are White, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is Dyersburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,574 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,585 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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