High Schools in Rhea County

Rhea County, Tennessee is home to a single high school, Rhea County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school is ranked 40th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4 out of 5 star rating, indicating it is a solid performer relative to other schools in the state.

Rhea County High School has a graduation rate of 89.2%, which is slightly below the state average, and a dropout rate of 6.7%, which is higher than desired. The school's academic performance is mixed, with students performing above the state average in some subjects like English II and US History, but lagging behind in others like Algebra I, Biology I, and Geometry. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve student attendance.

Despite these areas for improvement, Rhea County High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1 and spends $11,164 per student, both of which are in line with state averages. The school's strong district ranking and solid performance in certain academic areas provide a solid foundation for continued growth and improvement efforts to enhance student outcomes across the board.