Hixson High School is a public high school for grades 9–12 in the Hamilton County Schools system located in Hixson, a suburb of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
Serving 920 students in grades 9-12, Hixson 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hixson High School serves the southwest part of Hixson, TN, covering an area of approximately 35.2 square miles. Most students live about 10-12 minutes away, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the school's boundaries, while the furthest edge of the zone is 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hixson High School's student population of 920 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hixson 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 Hixson High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#906 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
The Wildcat Den
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hixson High School's ranking?
Hixson High School is ranked #906 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hixson High School often compared to?
Hixson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soddy Daisy High School, Ooltewah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hixson High School?
The graduation rate of Hixson High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hixson High School?
920 students attend Hixson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hixson High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hixson High School offer ?
Hixson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hixson High School part of?
Hixson High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Administration is horrible, unfair and unjust. They protect the bullies and allow kids to threaten other kids and get away with it.
5 10/10/2025
The school is great from experience.
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