Top Rankings
Hamilton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 45,176 students in Hamilton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Hamilton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
79 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
45,176 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
3,039 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hamilton County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
828 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8,098 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
13%
# Black Students
11,562 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
25%
21%
# White Students
21,511 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
48%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,139 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
991
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
3,641
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,374
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,529
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,449
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,514
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,459
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,280
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,465
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,499
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,994
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,131
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,015
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,835
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,430 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$516 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,791
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,430
$11,647
Best Hamilton County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thrasher Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
321 N Bragg Ave
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6579 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2614
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2614
Grades: K-9
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9629 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-6141
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-6141
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #66.
Apison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10433 East Brainerd Rd
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6895
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6895
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #77.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
865 East 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6930 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1425
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1425
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #99.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #1010.
Ooltewah Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8890 Snowy Owl Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6900
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1111.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Grades: 6-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #1212.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9811 Dallas Hollow Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 843-4713
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 843-4713
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1313.
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #1414.
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1219 West Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Grades: PK-8
| 840 students
Rank: #1515.
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Grades: 6-12
| 659 students
Rank: #1616.
Middle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1609 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4700
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #1717.
East Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3550 Bentwood Cove Dr
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6800
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1818.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5210 Cassandra Smith Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1919.
North Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Industrial Blvd
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8848
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8848
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2020.
Soddy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 School St
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8823
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8823
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #2121.
Stem School Chattanooga
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #2222.
Alpine Crest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Stagg Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1921
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1921
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #2323.
Snow Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9042 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1456
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1456
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #2424.
Battle For Teaching Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Loftis Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8611 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mcconnell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8629 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2727.
Daisy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
620 Sequoyah Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8815
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2828.
Lookout Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Browns Ferry Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7370
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2929.
Hunter Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6810 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1474
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1474
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #3030.
East Brainerd Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7660 Goodwin Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2600
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 1,148 students
Rank: #3131.
Rivermont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #3232.
Sale Creek Middle / High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Patterson Rd
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8819
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8819
Grades: 6-12
| 566 students
Rank: #3333.
East Hamilton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Ooltewah-ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 893-3535
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 893-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 1,193 students
Rank: #3434.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mountain Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 874-1917
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 874-1917
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #3535.
Soddy Daisy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
618 Sequoyah- Access Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8828
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8828
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton County School District?
Hamilton County School District manages 79 public schools serving 45,176 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton County School District?
Hamilton County School District is ranked #47 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County School District?
48% of Hamilton County School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton County School District?
Hamilton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Hamilton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,430 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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