For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,112 students in Rhea County Department Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Rhea County Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
4,112 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Rhea County Department Of Education School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
451 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
68 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
3,493 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
85%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
290
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
253
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
295
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
406
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
428
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
321
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,620 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,396
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,620
$11,647
Best Rhea County Department Of Education School District Public Schools (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.
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: #77.
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
How many schools belong to Rhea County Department Of Education School District?
Rhea County Department Of Education School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,112 students.
What is the rank of Rhea County Department Of Education School District?
Rhea County Department Of Education School District is ranked #41 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County Department Of Education School District?
85% of Rhea County Department Of Education School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rhea County Department Of Education School District?
Rhea County Department Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Rhea County Department Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,620 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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