Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Rhea Middle 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 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rhea Middle School serves the southwest part of Evensville, TN, covering an area of approximately 156.2 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of about 9 miles to the school's boundaries, and the furthest edge reaching up to 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhea Middle School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rhea Middle 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 Middle School is 0.39, 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
#613 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhea Middle School's ranking?
Rhea Middle School is ranked #613 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Rhea Middle School often compared to?
Rhea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogersville Middle 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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Rhea Middle School?
543 students attend Rhea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rhea Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Rhea Middle School offer ?
Rhea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rhea Middle School part of?
Rhea Middle School is part of Rhea County School District.
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