Dyer County High School

Dyer County
1000 West Main ST
Newbern, TN 38059
1,070 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,070
Total Students
70.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    896 (83.7 %)
  • Black
    76 (7.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dyer County
Phone: (731)627-2229
Website: http://dchs.dyercs.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,070
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 271
Grade 10 299
Grade 11 240
Grade 12 260
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dyersburg High School
Dyersburg
707 Students
125 Highway 51 By- Pass West
Dyersburg, TN 38024 (6.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th