1
Enrollment
1,332
High
DISTRICT 556 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RHEA COUNTY·NCES 470351001467
Rhea County High School
885 Eagle LN, Evensville, TN 37332 · (423) 775-7821 · Rhea County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,332 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 58% of Tennessee public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public high schools
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 371 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 326 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 321 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 314 | 24% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Rhea County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
47.8%
TN avg 40.9% . +6.8pp since 2022
Math
32.9%
TN avg 39.3% . +4.9pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 33 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 5 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47.8% | 32.9% |
| 2023-24 | 38.6% | 32.8% |
| 2022-23 | 41.0% | 28.0% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Rhea County High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.9% | #133 of 339 ▼ 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.8% | #118 of 337 ▲ 47 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,332 | #69 of 381 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.0% | #194 of 332 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.8% | #100 of 200 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,332
-189 (-12%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 1,292
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,332 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,389 | 89.1 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,500 | 86.5 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,521 | 86 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,528 | 91 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,531 | 87 | 17.6:1 | 59% (907) |
| 2010-11 | 1,345 | 86 | 15.6:1 | 59% (799) |
| 2000-01 | 1,237 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 1,292 | 73 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rhea County High School.
About Rhea County High School
Rhea County High School sits in Evensville, Tennessee, and is classified as a high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 1,332 students. That compares with an average of about 754 students for high schools in Tennessee.
Rhea County runs 7 schools with a combined 3,890 students. Rhea County High School is one of them.
Roughly 81% of students at Rhea County High School are White. Other groups make up 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 33%.
Among Tennessee public high schools, Rhea County High School outscored 58%, which works out to a B on the allk12 Grade.
American Community Survey estimates for Rhea County show that the median household earns about $55,033 a year, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Across Rhea County, 8 public schools serve about 4,781 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Rhea Middle School, is about 0.1 miles. Other public schools within ten miles: at least 8.
The federal government classifies Rhea County High School's location as Rural: Distant.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 12%, from 1,521 to 1,332.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Rhea County High School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Rhea County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,992
Census ACS
Median income
$55,033
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
4,781 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rhea County
- Spring City ElementaryElementary · 613 students
- Rhea Central ElementaryElementary · 589 students
- Rhea Middle SchoolMiddle · 543 students
- Frazier ElementaryElementary · 304 students
- Spring City Middle SchoolMiddle · 291 students
- Graysville Elementary SchoolElementary · 218 students
Nearby schools
- Rhea Middle School0.1 mi · 543
- Frazier Elementary6.9 mi · 304
- Rhea Central Elementary7.8 mi · 589
- Dayton City Elementary8.1 mi · 891
- Spring City Middle School8.2 mi · 291
- Spring City Elementary8.7 mi · 613
Frequently asked questions
About Rhea County High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Rhea County High School?
Rhea County High School enrolls approximately 1,332 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Rhea County High School serve?
Rhea County High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rhea County High School?
At Rhea County High School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Rhea County High School in?
Rhea County High School is part of Rhea County.
What city is Rhea County High School in?
Rhea County High School is located in Evensville, TN.
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