Spring City Middle School

Spring City Middle School, a small middle-grades school in Spring City, Tennessee, one of the schools within Rhea County, instructs 291 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 554 students per school, that is 47% below typical.

Across the 7 schools in Rhea County (3,890 students total), Spring City Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Spring City Middle School reports that nearly all students (92%) are White; the rest is composed of 4% Hispanic.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Rhea County put the typical household earns roughly $55,033 per year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Spring City Middle School is one of 8 public schools in Rhea County (combined enrollment of about 4,781 students).

Nearest neighbor: Spring City Elementary, around 0.8 miles off. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Spring City Middle School has declined 4%, going from 304 students in 2018 to 291 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.