Rhea Middle School in Evensville, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rhea Middle School is a rural public school in Evensville, Tennessee that is part of Rhea County School District. It serves 556 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

556 Students

37 Teachers

405 Pierce Rd

Evensville, TN 37332 View local requests

http://www.rheacounty.org

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Rhea Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Rhea Middle School Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Rhea Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 13, 2026

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