Best Schools in Hamilton County, TN
Hamilton County, TN has 115 public schools (22 high, 15 middle, 58 elementary) serving 55,328 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Hamilton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, TN
The top high schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Chatt High Center For Creative Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 649 Students
3. Signal Mountain Middle/high School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1368 Students
4. Stem School Chattanooga
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
5. Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 682 Students
6. East Hamilton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
7. Soddy Daisy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
8. Sale Creek Middle / High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 611 Students
9. Hixson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
10. Ooltewah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, TN
The top middle schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loftis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. East Hamilton Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
3. Hunter Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
4. Soddy Daisy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
5. Hixson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
6. Ooltewah Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
7. Red Bank Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
8. Brown Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 344 Students
9. East Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 701 Students
10. Tyner Middle Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, TN
The top elementary schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nolan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 732 Students
2. Thrasher Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
3. Lookout Mountain Elementary
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Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
4. Mcconnell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
5. Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
6. Apison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
7. Westview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
8. Wallace A. Smith Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
9. Ooltewah Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 874 Students
10. North Hamilton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 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.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton County, TN
How many schools are in Hamilton County, TN?
Hamilton County, TN has 115 public schools: 22 high schools, 15 middle schools and 58 elementary schools, serving 55,328 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton County perform on state tests?
On average, 115 schools in Hamilton County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Hamilton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hamilton County
8 places in Hamilton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Chattanooga (38)
- Ooltewah (8)
- Hixson (7)
- Soddy Daisy (6)
- Apison (2)
- Harrison (2)
- Sale Creek (2)
- Signal Mountain (2)
School districts (1)
- Hamilton County (79 schools)