Gibson County High School

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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
38%
Reading Proficiency
52%
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
38%
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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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
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
80.2%
Black
13.3%
Hispanic
4.2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native American
<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 103 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 76 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 52 Students
University of Memphis 52 Students
Murray State University 49 Students
Union University 49 Students
Jackson State Community College 42 Students
Dyersburg State Community College 41 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 36 Students
Austin Peay State University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Biology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Business 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Dental Hygiene 10 Students
Veterinary Sciences 9 Students
Music Teacher Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 60 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
1/17/2017
All of the programs offered to students are wonderful. The athletic programs are getting better every year. Very good band. Great teachers. Academics are always improving with more higher level classes being added.
4.0 Niche User
1/5/2015
The administration at my school is great; however, I think our dress code policy is too strict and specific.
3.0 Niche User
1/5/2015
Our school spirit is awful. I'm a cheerleader for my school, and I know just how hard it is to get crowd involvement.
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 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% 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 Academy, Peabody High School, Dyer Elementary School, 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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