For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,091 students in Rhea County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Rhea County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
4,091 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Rhea County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
471 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
74 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
3,440 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
275
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
297
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
257
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
323
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
397
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
342
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,679 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,455
$12,030
Spending / Student
$11,679
$11,527
Best Rhea County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frazier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Double S Rd
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7854
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7854
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Spring City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 East Jackson Ave
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-6451
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-6451
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Rhea Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Delaware Ave
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Rhea Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pierce Rd
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Graysville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Long St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Rhea County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
885 Eagle Ln
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #77.
Spring City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
751 Wasson Memorial Hwy 68
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-9105
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-9105
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rhea County School District?
Rhea County School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,091 students.
What is the rank of Rhea County School District?
Rhea County School District is ranked #49 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County School District?
84% of Rhea County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rhea County School District?
Rhea County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Rhea County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,679 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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