For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,890 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 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,890 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
82%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,047 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,283 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,047
$12,075
Spending / Student
$12,283
$11,570
Best Rhea County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Spring City Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Long St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Rhea Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Delaware Ave
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Rhea Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pierce Rd
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Spring City Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Rhea County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
885 Eagle Ln
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rhea County School District?
Rhea County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,890 students.
What is the rank of Rhea County School District?
Rhea County School District is ranked #51 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County School District?
82% of Rhea County School District students are White, 13% 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 Rhea County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,283 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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