For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,932 students in Rhea County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 176 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Rhea County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rhea County, TN are Frazier Elementary School, Spring City Elementary School and Rhea Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhea County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rhea County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rhea County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
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
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Rhea Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1005 Delaware Ave
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Rhea Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pierce Rd
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Rhea County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
885 Eagle Ln
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #66.
Dayton City Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Grades: PK-8
| 820 students
Rank: #77.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Long St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Spring City Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 Wasson Memorial Hwy 68
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-9105
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-9105
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rhea County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Rhea County, TN include Frazier Elementary School, Spring City Elementary School and Rhea Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rhea County, TN?
8 public schools are located in Rhea County, TN.
What percentage of students in Rhea County, TN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Rhea County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County, TN?
Rhea County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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