Best Schools in Hamilton County, TN
Hamilton County, TN has a total of 119 schools including 40 high schools, 19 middle schools and 58 elementary schools. A total of 57,498 students attend Hamilton County, TN schools. On average, schools in Hamilton County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hamilton County meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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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. Hixson High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
8. Sale Creek Middle / High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 611 Students
9. Ooltewah High School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
10. Red Bank High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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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. Soddy Daisy Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
5. Ringgold Middle School
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Catoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
6. Ooltewah Middle School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
7. Chattanooga Valley Middle School
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Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
8. Hixson Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
9. Red Bank Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
10. East Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
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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
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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. Apison Elementary School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
5. Ooltewah Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 874 Students
6. Westview Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
7. Normal Park Museum Magnet School
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 820 Students
8. Wallace A. Smith Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
9. Allen Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
10. Middle Valley Elementary
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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
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 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
32.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Hamilton County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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