For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,109 students in Hixson, TN (there are 4 private schools, serving 532 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hixson, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hixson, TN are Big Ridge Elementary School, Loftis Middle School and Mcconnell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hixson, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hixson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hixson, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5210 Cassandra Smith Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Loftis Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8611 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Mcconnell Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8629 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
| 739 students
Rank: #55.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5681 Old Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0600
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Hixson High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5705 Middle Valley Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 847-4800
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 847-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Hixson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5950 Winding Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0621
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0621
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Hixson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
715 Roberts Mill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hixson, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hixson, TN include Big Ridge Elementary School, Loftis Middle School and Mcconnell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hixson?
7 public schools are located in Hixson.
What percentage of students in Hixson go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hixson are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hixson?
Hixson public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hixson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hixson include: Middle Valley Elementary School vs. Mcconnell Elementary School, Mcconnell Elementary School vs. Middle Valley Elementary School, Loftis Middle School vs. Hixson Middle School
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