Best High Schools in Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County, TN has 40 high schools with 21,934 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 Hamilton County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hamilton County exceed expectations.

1. Signal Mountain Middle/high School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1368 Students

2. East Hamilton High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

3. Stem School Chattanooga

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

4. Chatt High Center For Creative Arts

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 649 Students

5. Soddy Daisy High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students

6. Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 682 Students

7. Hixson High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students

8. Sale Creek Middle / High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 611 Students

9. Ooltewah High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students

10. Red Bank High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County, TN has 19 middle schools with 10,372 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 Hamilton County score 34% 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 Hamilton County meet expectations.

1. Loftis Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students

2. East Hamilton Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students

3. Hunter Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students

4. Soddy Daisy Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

5. Ringgold Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students

6. Ooltewah Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

7. Chattanooga Valley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students

8. Hixson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

9. Red Bank Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

10. East Ridge Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 701 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County, TN has 58 elementary schools with 24,063 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 Hamilton County score 41% 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 Hamilton County exceed expectations.

1. Lookout Mountain Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students

2. Nolan Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 732 Students

3. Thrasher Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students

4. Apison Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students

5. Ooltewah Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 874 Students

6. Westview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students

7. Normal Park Museum Magnet School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 820 Students

8. Wallace A. Smith Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students

9. Allen Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students

10. Middle Valley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton County, TN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hamilton County, TN has a total population of 366,207 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hamilton County, TN

57,498

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hamilton County, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

32.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton County, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton County, TN.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

23,585 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hamilton County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations