Best Public Schools in Evensville, TN

Summary:

The city of Evensville, Tennessee is home to two schools - Rhea County High School and Rhea Middle School, both part of the Rhea County school district. Rhea County High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Tennessee high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Rhea Middle School has a more average performance, ranking in the middle third of Tennessee middle schools with a 3-star rating.

Rhea County High School's test scores are generally above the state averages, particularly in subjects like US History, Algebra II, and Biology I. The school also has a higher percentage of students proficient in TNReady exams compared to the Rhea County district and Tennessee state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Rhea Middle School, on the other hand, exceeds state averages in Math and Science but lags behind in English Language Arts.

Both schools have relatively diverse student populations, with significant Hispanic and African American representation. However, the higher spending per student at Rhea Middle School compared to Rhea County High School is an interesting finding that warrants further exploration. Overall, the data suggests that Rhea County High School is providing a quality education and effectively preparing students for success, while Rhea Middle School has room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts. Continued focus on equity, resource allocation, and cross-school collaboration could help drive further improvements across the Evensville school system.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rhea County High School	Public	9-12	885 Eagle LN	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	No	(423) 775-7821	1,500	87	17.3		1,216 (81.1%)	40 (2.7%)	194 (12.9%)	13 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.5%)	60.6	117^th of 392 public high schools	70.2%		64.8	82^nd of 384 public high schools	78.6%	35									28.6	26.6	87.5	30.4	33.0	42.2	16.7	41.2	46.5	46.9	35.0	34.1	44.7	43.2	41.6	11.1	38.7									$9,826	$853	$8,357
Rhea Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Pierce RD	Evensville	37332	Rhea County	Rhea County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 775-7821	556	37	15.2		445 (80.0%)	13 (2.3%)	86 (15.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	59.4	212^th of 587 public middle schools	63.9%		55.3	239^th of 594 public middle schools	59.8%	27	56.8	49.4	49.7	51.7	37.7	33.1	28.4	32.7																		46.6	47.9	42.9	45.6	31.5	38.0	37.6	35.9	$12,044	$1,338	$9,664

Cities Near Evensville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pikeville	7.74 mi	5	231^st
Dayton	8.23 mi	4	122^nd
Spring City	8.81 mi	2	53^rd
Decatur	13.3 mi	4	214^th
Crossville	17.13 mi	9	166^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.