Rhea County High School

Rhea County
885 Eagle LN
Evensville, TN 37332
1,500 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rhea County High School, located in Evensville, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rhea County School District. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and school spirit through its various extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations.

The school operates with a focus on student development, utilizing its facilities on Eagle Lane to provide a wide range of learning opportunities. Beyond core academic subjects, Rhea County High School strives to engage students through technology integration and community partnerships. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and student-led initiatives, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the future of the local population and remains a central pillar of the Evensville community.
1,500
Total Students
86.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,216 (81.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    194 (12.9 %)
  • Black
    40 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    13 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rhea County
Phone: (423)775-7821
Website: http://www.rheacounty.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 378
Grade 10 397
Grade 11 383
Grade 12 342
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Meigs County High School
Meigs County
538 Students
105 Abel Avenue
Decatur, TN 37322 (9.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th