Top Rankings
Rhea County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Rhea County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Tennessee.
Public Preschools in Rhea County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
890 Schools
# Students
3,920 Students
417,431 Students
# Teachers
291 Teachers
28,312 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
0.29
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
8,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
481 Students
59,978 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
70 Students
86,069 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
3,264 Students
241,409 Students
% White Students
83%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
542 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
20,664 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
33,031
# Students in K Grade:
239
63,063
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
63,815
# Students in 2nd Grade:
291
64,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
58,460
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
57,035
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
51,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
8,986
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
7,404
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
7,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
701
# Students in 10th Grade:
345
718
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
617
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,189 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,954
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,189
$11,478
Best Rhea County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring City Elementary 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
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Rhea Central Elementary 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
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Graysville Elementary 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
| 215 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
