For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,389 students in Rhea County, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Rhea County, TN is Rhea County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhea County, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Rhea County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Rhea County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rhea County High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rhea County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rhea County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
885 Eagle Ln
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rhea County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rhea County, TN include Rhea County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rhea County?
1 public high schools are located in Rhea County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County?
Rhea County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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