Serving 739 students in grades 9-12, Brainerd High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brainerd High School serves the southwest part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brainerd High School's student population of 739 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Brainerd High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brainerd High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1719 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
68%
20%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brainerd High School's ranking?
Brainerd High School is ranked #1719 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Brainerd High School often compared to?
Brainerd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Howard School, East Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brainerd High School?
The graduation rate of Brainerd High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brainerd High School?
739 students attend Brainerd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brainerd High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Brainerd High School offer ?
Brainerd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brainerd High School part of?
Brainerd High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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