Best Schools in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN has a total of 173 schools including 55 high schools, 29 middle schools and 87 elementary schools. A total of 84,621 students attend Chattanooga, TN schools. On average, schools in Chattanooga score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chattanooga meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN has 55 high schools with 30,810 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chattanooga score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chattanooga meet expectations.
1. Signal Mountain Middle/high School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1368 Students
2. East Hamilton High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Stem School Chattanooga
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
4. Chatt High Center For Creative Arts
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 649 Students
5. Soddy Daisy High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
6. Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 682 Students
7. Gordon Lee High School
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Chickamauga City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
8. Hixson High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
9. Sale Creek Middle / High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 611 Students
10. Ooltewah High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN has 29 middle schools with 15,776 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chattanooga score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chattanooga meet expectations.
1. Loftis Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. East Hamilton Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
3. Hunter Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
4. Gordon Lee Middle School
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Chickamauga City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
5. Heritage Middle School
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Catoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
6. Soddy Daisy Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
7. Ringgold Middle School
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Catoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
8. Sequatchie Co Middle School
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Sequatchie County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 622 Students
9. Dade Middle School
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Dade County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
10. Ooltewah Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN has 87 elementary schools with 36,906 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chattanooga score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chattanooga meet expectations.
1. Lookout Mountain Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
2. Nolan Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 732 Students
3. Thrasher Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
4. Fairyland Elementary School
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Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Apison Elementary School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
6. Ooltewah Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 874 Students
7. Westview Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
8. Normal Park Museum Magnet School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 820 Students
9. Wallace A. Smith Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
10. Allen Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chattanooga, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chattanooga, TN has a total population of 562,647 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chattanooga, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chattanooga, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chattanooga, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chattanooga, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chattanooga, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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