Rhea County Academy is a community Christian school in the Dayton TN area.
Some of the distinctive of the school include teacher selected curriculum, P.E., Art and Spanish classes for all ages, music or band and a chapel program in addition to a biblical worldview across the curriculum.
Rhea County Academy is an independent school and is not affiliated with a given church or denomination.
We currently offer classes for K-4 through 10th grade. Rhea County Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rhea County Academy often compared to?
Rhea County Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Baptist School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Rhea County Academy?
The application deadline for Rhea County Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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