Dyer County High School

Dyer County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 W Main St,  Newbern, TN
Dyer County School District
4.0
3.0
1,026 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peggy Dodds
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
640
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
56.6%
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
563:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
81.6%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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 192 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 145 Students
Dyersburg State Community College 138 Students
University of Memphis 98 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 94 Students
Murray State University 79 Students
Mississippi State University 78 Students
Austin Peay State University 69 Students
Union University 64 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 39 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Education 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Dental Hygiene 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Criminology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 128 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/17/2026
In my experience here I was given many opportunities for different clubs. I made many friends here who made my experience better. Many people are very kind and sociable. Many people in this school are able to keep 4.0 GPAs.
3.0 Junior
5/15/2024
With this school you get a relatively good education but they prioritize sports and testing over any other activity or the well being of their students and this school has very poor administration.
4.0 Freshman
4/16/2022
Dyer County High School is an advance education at a public place. If your child is interested in agriculture or animals, Dyer County High School is the school to go to. We also have an advance HOSA program as well as state champion sports teams. If your child wishes to pursue the arts, however, there is a lack there of of musical arts and performance opportunities outside of the marching band.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
2/25/2017
I'm a senior at DCHS, and I'm new to Tennessee, but I already made friends that are like family. It's a very family friendly atmosphere and an excellent learning environment.
5.0 other
4/5/2008
1.0 student
2/2/2008
1.0 student
7/31/2007

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Dyer County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newbern, TN, in the Newbern neighborhood, and is served by the Dyer County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,026 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Dyer 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 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $179,894. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northview Middle School, Newbern Elementary School, NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, and more. Learn more about what Newbern has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dyer County High School.

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