Rhea County School District
School District · Dayton, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,563
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,563
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Rhea County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rhea County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Spring City Elementary
Spring City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rhea Central Elementary
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring City Middle School
Spring City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#31 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,563
+$152 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,920 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Rhea County ranks #31 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Rhea County's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spring City Elementary (8.9/10), Rhea Central Elementary (8.4/10), and Spring City Middle School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rhea County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring City Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rhea Central Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Spring City Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Rhea Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Graysville Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Rhea County High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Frazier Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rhea County
Rhea County is a Dayton, Tennessee school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,920 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $11,563 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Rhea County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spring City Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Rhea County students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rhea County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rhea County with test data.
Schools in Rhea County
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 290
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rhea County?
Rhea County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rhea County?
The average composite rating for Rhea County is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rhea County?
Rhea County spends $11,563 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rhea County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rhea County is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rhea County?
Spring City Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rhea County with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Rhea County?
Across schools in Rhea County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rhea County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Rhea County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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