Excellent
#201 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 11% in state
Rhea Central Elementary
Elementary School · Rhea County · Dayton, TN
A Rhea County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1005 Delaware AVE, Dayton, TN 37321
- Math 44% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rhea Central Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rhea Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,182
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea County AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Dayton City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Graysville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Frazier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rhea County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,563NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rhea Central Elementary is listed in Rhea County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rhea Central Elementary
Rhea Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Dayton, TN, part of Rhea County, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rhea Central Elementary
What grades does Rhea Central Elementary serve?
Rhea Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rhea Central Elementary?
Rhea Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhea Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhea Central Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rhea Central Elementary rank in TN?
Rhea Central Elementary ranks #201 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rhea Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rhea Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rhea Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rhea Central Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Rhea Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Rhea Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rhea Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rhea Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rhea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (423) 775-7842
- Area population (ZIP 37321)
- 20,670
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37321; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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