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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37321

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Schools

2,013

Students

Districts

Top rankedFrazier Elementary School256^th of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Graysville Elementary School up 143 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Zip code 37321 in Dayton, Tennessee contains 4 schools, all elementary schools serving 2,002 students across the Dayton City School and Rhea County Schools districts. Most schools serve PK-5, but Dayton City Elementary School extends through 8th grade, making it the only option for middle-grade students within the zip code.

Frazier Elementary School is the standout performer, ranking 256th out of 1,019 Tennessee schools with a 4-star rating. It leads the area in math (57.2%), ELA (50.7%), and science (57.9%) proficiency, all above state averages, including an exceptional 78.6% 3rd-grade math score. Dayton City Elementary School excels in the upper grades, with 63.9% social studies proficiency and 61.2% in 8th-grade math, though its early grades lag at 32.0% in 3rd-grade math. Graysville Elementary School is the main concern, with the lowest proficiency in every subject and the highest chronic absenteeism at 20.4%. Rhea Central Elementary School sits solidly mid-pack, slightly above state averages in math and ELA, with the group's best attendance at 9.1%.

A notable strength across the zip code is math—every school beats the state average of 43.0%. Science is the weak spot, with only Frazier Elementary School exceeding the state. Spending does not predict outcomes: Graysville Elementary School spends the most per student ($16,203) but gets the weakest results, while Dayton City Elementary School spends the least ($12,532). Both Dayton City School and Rhea County Schools earn 4-star district ratings, but individual schools vary widely. For parents, Frazier Elementary School offers the strongest academics, Dayton City Elementary School provides continuity through 8th grade, and Rhea Central Elementary School is a solid, consistent choice with excellent attendance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)							TNReady English Language Arts (2026)							TNReady Science (2026)							TNReady Social Studies (2026)				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 (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 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
Dayton City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	520 Cherry Street	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Dayton City School	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-8414	863	59	14.7	60.5%	653 (75.7%)	37 (4.3%)	129 (14.9%)	16 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	54.1	448^th of 1019 public elementary schools	56.0%		56.1	407^th of 1009 public elementary schools	59.7%	41	32.0	47.1	50.0	44.1	34.9	61.2	45.2	40.2	46.6	53.1	48.5	38.6	46.9	45.7	41.2	36.4	40.6	52.9	51.8	53.1	45.7	63.2	73.5	56.1	63.9	$12,532	$960	$10,527
Frazier Elementary School	Public	K-5	3900 Double S Road	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Rhea County Schools	No	No	No	No	(423) 775-7854	322	23	14.0	62.1%	282 (87.6%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (7.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	69.5	256^th of 1019 public elementary schools	74.9%		64.2	313^th of 1009 public elementary schools	69.0%	57	78.6	58.9	38.9				57.2	52.4	57.1	42.6				50.7	50.0	62.5	59.3				57.9					$14,360	$834	$12,632
Graysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	606 Long Street	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Rhea County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7850	215	19	11.3	77.8%	193 (89.8%)	3 (1.4%)	17 (7.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	45	563^rd of 1019 public elementary schools	44.7%		32.5	706^th of 1009 public elementary schools	30.0%	143	44.4	39.3	50.0				44.6	25.9	32.1	57.1				38.6	37.0	28.6	57.1				41.0					$16,203	$1,211	$13,739
Rhea Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1005 Delaware Avenue	Dayton	37321	Rhea County	Rhea County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7842	613	54	11.4	80.7%	464 (75.7%)	6 (1.0%)	136 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	49.2	502^nd of 1019 public elementary schools	50.7%		49.1	496^th of 1009 public elementary schools	50.8%	6	42.4	36.0	57.8				45.6	36.5	45.3	43.3				41.8	42.4	48.8	40.0				43.7					$15,863	$1,409	$13,397

Cities Near Zip Code 37321

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dayton	0.32 mi	4	158^th
Evensville	7.76 mi	2	71^st
Pikeville	8.2 mi	5	160^th
Sale Creek	9.11 mi	2	26^th
Decatur	9.45 mi	4	175^th

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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.