- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dyersburg, TN
Dyersburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Dyersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470108000347
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyersburg High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Dyersburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 680
- students enrolled
Dyersburg High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470108000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dyersburg High School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470108000347 · Dyersburg, TN High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dyersburg Primary (744 students)
Dyersburg High School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dyersburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dyersburg Prim
Dyersburg Primary
744 students
- This school
Dyersburg High School
680 students
- Dyersburg Inte
Dyersburg Intermediate School
587 students
- Dyersburg Midd
Dyersburg Middle School
574 students
What this shows Dyersburg High School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyersburg High School compares
Dyersburg High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Dyersburg High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dyersburg reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dyersburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyersburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dyersburg High School
How many students attend Dyersburg High School?
Dyersburg High School has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dyersburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg High School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyersburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Dyersburg High School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Dyersburg, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyersburg High School?
Dyersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dyersburg High School rank among public schools in Dyersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dyersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Dyersburg?
Besides Dyersburg High School, Dyersburg also operates Dyersburg Primary (744 students), Dyersburg Intermediate School (587 students), and Dyersburg Middle School (574 students). See the Dyersburg district page for the complete list.