- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dyer, TN
Gibson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Gibson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470140000416
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibson County High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
Gibson County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gibson Co Sp Dist · Tennessee
NCES ID 470140000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gibson County High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 470140000416 · Dyer, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students)
Gibson County High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Gibson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Elementary School
881 students
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County High School
776 students
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Middle School
757 students
- This school
Gibson County High School
429 students
- Dyer Elementar
Dyer Elementary
381 students
- Rutherford Ele 282
Rutherford Elementary
282 students
What this shows Gibson County High School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gibson County High School compares
Gibson County 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Gibson County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Gibson Co Sp Dist reports $10,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gibson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gibson County High School
How many students attend Gibson County High School?
Gibson County High School has 429 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dyer, TN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibson County High School is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% 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 Gibson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Gibson County High School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Dyer, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibson County High School?
Gibson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Besides Gibson County High School, Gibson Co Sp Dist also operates South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students), South Gibson County High School (776 students), and South Gibson County Middle School (757 students). See the Gibson Co Sp Dist district page for the complete list.