Best Schools in McDonald, TN
McDonald, TN has 19 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 18,138 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in McDonald don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonald, TN
The top high schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
2. Walker Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1498 Students
3. Bradley Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
4. Ooltewah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
5. Cleveland High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students
6. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonald, TN
The top middle schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students
2. Hunter Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
3. Ocoee Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
4. Ooltewah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
5. Lake Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
6. Cleveland Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonald, TN
The top elementary schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
2. Ooltewah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 874 Students
3. Hopewell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
4. Black Fox Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
5. Prospect Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
6. Snow Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
7. Blythe-bower Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDonald, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDonald, TN has a total population of 5,064 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDonald, 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 McDonald, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonald, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonald, 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 McDonald, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDonald, TN
How many schools are in McDonald, TN?
McDonald, TN has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 18,138 students in total.
How do schools in McDonald perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in McDonald score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in McDonald don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonald?
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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