Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rhea Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rhea Central Elementary serves the southwest part of Dayton, TN, covering an area of approximately 101.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the zone, extending up to 11.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhea Central Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 11-year historical data
School Rankings
Rhea Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rhea Central Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Hispanic
24%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhea Central Elementary School's ranking?
Rhea Central Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rhea Central Elementary School often compared to?
Rhea Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton City Elementary School, Frazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rhea Central Elementary School?
589 students attend Rhea Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rhea Central Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rhea Central Elementary School offer ?
Rhea Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rhea Central Elementary School part of?
Rhea Central Elementary School is part of Rhea County School District.
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