Signal Mountain Middle/high School vs. East Hamilton High School
Should I attend Signal Mountain Middle/high School or East Hamilton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Signal Mountain Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
East Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,333 students in grades 6-12, Signal Mountain Middle/high School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,193 students in grades 9-12, East Hamilton High School ranks in the top 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,333 students
1,193 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#561 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
184
-
Grade 7 Students
205
-
Grade 8 Students
187
-
Grade 9 Students
195
388
Grade 10 Students
190
278
Grade 11 Students
180
285
Grade 12 Students
192
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
87%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%