Gibson County High School

Gibson County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
130 Trenton Hwy,  Dyer, TN
Gibson County Special School District
3.6
5.0
429 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jim Hughes
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
60.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
42.9%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
257:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
White
81.5%
Black
14%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee at Martin 95 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 74 Students
University of Memphis 53 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 51 Students
Union University 46 Students
Murray State University 44 Students
Dyersburg State Community College 42 Students
Jackson State Community College 41 Students
Austin Peay State University 37 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Biology 20 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Business 15 Students
Dental Hygiene 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Music Teacher Education 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 63 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/1/2024
Overall, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at GCHS with the faculty, sports, and academics. However, there are improvements needed with diversity. There are instances of systemic racism that are not being handled appropriately among the school and more attention should be brought to it and solutions found to advocate for students of all colors.
3.0 Senior
9/13/2018
Gibson County Highschool has given me a very average but good college experience. Being that it is a small, close-knit highschool, everyone knows everyone and that makes it easy to be involved in activities. I believe I will be prepared for college from attending high school here.
4.0 Senior
1/20/2018
It's a smaller school, so everyone knows each other. Therefore, I am comfortable around the students and the teachers, which makes my high school experience a little more enjoyable.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 other
7/18/2012
I live in Bradford, but i would really like to go to GCHYS. I will be a freshman. && I have transportation to get there. Would they let me?
5.0 other
11/15/2011
GCHS has a great atmosphere and great faculty and teachers. I was in the band (first in state this year) and interpretive history which has greatly helped me in applying for jobs in the field of history. I love the small-town atmosphere as well and the community support the school receives. Also the...
5.0 student
11/18/2007

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Gibson County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dyer, TN and is served by the Gibson County Special School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 429 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Gibson County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peabody High School, Pathways Turning Point, Immanuel Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dyer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gibson County High School.

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