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Rhea County

At a glance

40^thof 139 Tennessee districts▼ 4

Better than 71% of Tennessee districts

Elementary 4 Middle 2 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

1385 Broadway ST
Dayton, TN 37321·(423) 775-7813·All Tennessee district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 71.2% of districts

Schools

3,920

Students

Top rankedSpring City Elementary212^th of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Rhea Middle School up 58 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Graysville Elementary School 11.3 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

4★

3★

2★

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Summary:

The Rhea County school district in Tennessee consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with a few standouts that consistently rank among the top in the state.

Spring City Elementary is a standout, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Tennessee with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong performance across subjects, particularly in science and English language arts. The two middle schools, Rhea Middle School and Spring City Middle School, also perform well, ranking in the top quarter of Tennessee middle schools with high proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and social studies.

While the overall performance of Rhea County schools is respectable, there are areas for improvement, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates and slightly below-average test scores in some subjects and grade levels. However, the data also suggests a commitment to equitable resource allocation, with similar funding levels across the district. By focusing on the standout schools and addressing the identified challenges, the district can work towards ensuring that all students in Rhea County receive a high-quality education.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)							TNReady English Language Arts (2025)							TNReady Algebra I (2025)		TNReady Algebra II (2025)			TNReady Biology I (2025)			TNReady US History (2025)		TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady English II (2025)		TNReady Geometry (2025)		TNReady Science (2025)							TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frazier Elementary	Public	K-5	3900 Double S RD	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	No	(423) 775-7854	322	23	14.0		282 (87.6%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (7.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	64.2	313^th of 1009 public elementary schools	69.0%		73.1	212^th of 1018 public elementary schools	79.2%	101	54.4	33.3	53.7				46.7	49.1	51.9	48.8				50.0																	38.6	61.1	73.2				55.9					$14,360	$834	$12,632
Graysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	606 Long ST	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7850	215	19	11.3		193 (89.8%)	3 (1.4%)	17 (7.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	32.5	706^th of 1009 public elementary schools	30.0%		48.7	489^th of 1018 public elementary schools	52.0%	217	37.5	50.0	31.3				39.6	18.8	46.9	15.6				27.1																	18.8	53.1	25.0				32.3					$16,203	$1,211	$13,739
Rhea County High School	Public	9-12	885 Eagle LN	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	No	(423) 775-7821	1,389	89	15.5		1,124 (80.9%)	34 (2.4%)	189 (13.6%)	13 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.1%)	65.1	95^th of 389 public high schools	75.6%		60.6	117^th of 392 public high schools	70.2%	22															30.7	27.9	92.3	32.8	35.1	41.5	9.1	40.1	41.8	41.7	42.7	42.0	55.8	54.5	39.9	37.1												$11,975	$397	$10,797
Spring City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	270 East Jackson AVE	Spring City	37381	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 365-6451	572	47	12.1		529 (92.5%)	12 (2.1%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.6%)	72.8	212^th of 1009 public elementary schools	79.0%		71.7	224^th of 1018 public elementary schools	78.0%	12	31.2	59.8	61.4				50.4	47.3	53.3	47.0				49.3																	77.4	71.7	59.0				69.8					$14,686	$1,379	$12,179
Spring City Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Wasson Memorial Hwy 68	Spring City	37381	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	No	(423) 365-9105	275	22	12.5		259 (94.2%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	72.6	130^th of 583 public middle schools	77.7%		71	128^th of 587 public middle schools	78.2%	2				41.0	43.2	56.4	46.8				48.0	39.8	25.5	37.9																				54.0	63.6	44.7	53.9	59.0	65.9	68.1	64.2	$14,774	$904	$12,838
Rhea Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1005 Delaware AVE	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7842	613	54	11.4		464 (75.7%)	6 (1.0%)	136 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	49.1	496^th of 1009 public elementary schools	50.8%		53.6	429^th of 1018 public elementary schools	57.9%	67	37.8	42.9	55.4				45.4	32.2	51.1	45.7				43.1																	24.4	48.4	43.5				38.8					$15,863	$1,409	$13,397
Rhea Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Pierce RD	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7821	534	37	14.4		413 (77.3%)	9 (1.7%)	95 (17.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	68.4	154^th of 583 public middle schools	73.6%		59.4	212^th of 587 public middle schools	63.9%	58				64.0	59.5	62.2	62.0				46.7	36.7	30.5	38.5																				45.2	55.7	43.9	48.0	44.2	52.5	43.3	46.4	$14,007	$704	$12,323

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dayton	4 mi	1	29^th
Meigs County	6.08 mi	4	75^th
Hamilton County	11.55 mi	82	87^th
Bledsoe County	11.55 mi	5	65^th
McMinn County	12.02 mi	9	51^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.