DYER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Dyer County High School is a public high school that is part of the Dyer County school district, located in Newbern, TN with about 1,199 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Dyer County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dyer County High School, located in Newbern, Tennessee, serves as a central educational institution for the Dyer County School District. Committed to providing a comprehensive secondary education, the school focuses on fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The campus offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a technical college, or pursue a university degree.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Dyer County High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern resources, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop the skills, integrity, and character necessary to contribute positively to their community and the wider world.

For more information, contact Dyer County High School at (731) 627-2229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 West Main ST
Newbern, TN 38059-1473
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DYER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Newbern, TN with about 1,199 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dyer County
Total Students:
1,199
Teachers:
68
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,199 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DYER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.0%
Black or African American
7.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.