Best Schools in Rhea County, TN
Rhea County, TN has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,699 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Rhea County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rhea County, TN
The top high schools in Rhea County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sale Creek Middle / High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 611 Students
2. Rhea County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1500 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rhea County, TN
The top middle schools in Rhea County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rhea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
2. Spring City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rhea County, TN
The top elementary schools in Rhea County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
2. Frazier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
3. Dayton City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 848 Students
4. Rhea Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
5. Graysville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhea County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rhea County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rhea County, TN has a total population of 32,870 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rhea County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rhea County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rhea County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rhea County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rhea County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rhea County, TN
How many schools are in Rhea County, TN?
Rhea County, TN has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,699 students in total.
How do schools in Rhea County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Rhea County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Rhea County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rhea County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rhea County
3 places in Rhea County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Dayton (4)
- Evensville (2)
- Spring City (2)
School districts (1)
- Rhea County (7 schools)