Dyer County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and support staff are employed at Dyer County School District. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Dyer County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,633 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $12,632 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Dyer County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Dyer County School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Dyer County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 224 | 232 | 233 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 134 | 138 | 139 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 64 | 65 | 65 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 74 | 81 | 80 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Dyer County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 206 | 206 | 205 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 165 | 173 | 172 |
Dyer County School District Schools
We have listed the 8 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Dyer County School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Dyersburg City School District (4 Schools)
- Crockett County School District (5 Schools)
- Gibson Special District (9 Schools)
- Lauderdale County Schools (8 Schools)
- Trenton City School District (3 Schools)
Dyer County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Dyersburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Consolidated School 2371 Millsfield Hw Dyersburg TN 38024 (731) 285-2840 | PK-5 | 26 | 455 |
| Holice Powell Elementary School 988 Hwy 210 South Dyersburg TN 38024 (731) 285-1994 | PK-5 | 19 | 278 |
| Three Oaks Middle School 3200 Upper Finley St Dyersburg TN 38024 (731) 285-3100 | 6-8 | 28 | 484 |
Teaching in Finley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Elementary School 72 Poplar St Finley TN 38030 (731) 285-7050 | PK-5 | 20 | 322 |
Teaching in Newbern
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County High School 1000 West Main St Newbern TN 38059 (731) 627-2229 | 9-12 | 63 | 1,100 |
| Newbern Grammar School 401 North York St Newbern TN 38059 (731) 627-2139 | PK-5 | 38 | 618 |
| Northview Middle School 820 Williams St Newbern TN 38059 (731) 627-3713 | 6-8 | 26 | 448 |
Teaching in Trimble
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble Elementary School 256 College St Trimble TN 38259 (731) 297-5512 | PK-5 | 13 | 188 |