For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,672 students in Rhea County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rhea County, TN are Rhea Middle School, Dayton City Elementary School and Spring City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhea County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Rhea County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rhea County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rhea Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Pierce Rd
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Evensville, TN 37332
(423) 775-7821
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Dayton City Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Gr: PK-8 | 891 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Spring City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
751 Wasson Memorial Hwy 68
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-9105
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-9105
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rhea County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rhea County, TN include Rhea Middle School, Dayton City Elementary School and Spring City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rhea County?
3 public middle schools are located in Rhea County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County?
Rhea County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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