How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dyer County | Hamilton County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dyersburg, Tennessee | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 3,645 | 45,902 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 81 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dyer County | Hamilton County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,417 | $12,591 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.8% | 21.1% |
| State Revenue | 51.6% | 31.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.6% | 47.2% |
Dyer County
Federal State Local
Hamilton County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dyer County | Hamilton County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 43.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 26.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dyer County | Hamilton County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 77 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 574.4:1 | 394.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 23.8% |
School Types
Dyer County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Hamilton County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.