Soddy Daisy High School is a public high school located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee that is part of the Hamilton County Schools district. Originally, the towns of Soddy and Daisy each had its own high schools.
Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, Soddy Daisy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Soddy Daisy High School serves the northern part of its district in Soddy Daisy, TN, covering an area of approximately 98.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soddy Daisy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Soddy Daisy High School's student population of 1,122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
72 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1937
School Rankings
Soddy Daisy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soddy Daisy High School is 0.27, 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
#438 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soddy Daisy High School's ranking?
Soddy Daisy High School is ranked #438 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Soddy Daisy High School often compared to?
Soddy Daisy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah High School, Hixson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soddy Daisy High School?
The graduation rate of Soddy Daisy High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Soddy Daisy High School?
1,122 students attend Soddy Daisy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Soddy Daisy High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Soddy Daisy High School offer ?
Soddy Daisy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soddy Daisy High School part of?
Soddy Daisy High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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