Rhea County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

23,726

Rhea County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Rhea County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.7%3,956
High School Graduate
40.2%9,547
Some College / Associate's
24.5%5,805
Bachelor's Degree
12.8%3,030
Graduate Degree
5.9%1,388

Rhea County, Tennessee Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Rhea County, Tennessee

Approximately 18.6% of adults in Rhea County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rhea County, Tennessee has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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