Enrollment
1,332
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470351001467
Rhea County High School — Evensville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Rhea County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rhea County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rhea County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rhea County High School reports 1,332 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 86.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 333 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rhea County spends $12,339 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.4% from the state, and 22.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rhea County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,339
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 71 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,332 Top 96% in Tennessee — larger than 4% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 86.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470351001467
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 333:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 341
Out-of-school suspensions 125
Expulsions 71
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rhea County, which includes Rhea County High School.
$12,339
Per student
+0%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 52.4%
Federal 22.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rhea County High School
How many students attend Rhea County High School?
Rhea County High School has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evensville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhea County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhea County High School is 17.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rhea County High School?
The largest demographic group at Rhea County High School is White at 80.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evensville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rhea County High School?
Rhea County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.