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Hamilton County School District

TNChattanooga, Tennessee•Hamilton County

Contact & Location

3074 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 498-7020
www.hcde.org
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

78
Total Schools
43,374
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary Schools
39
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
16
Middle Schools
High Schools
23
High Schools

Rating Distribution

5268%
Below Average
1013%
Average
1519%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
71
Charter
7
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
39
Middle
16
High
23

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
43%
Black / African American
28%
Hispanic / Latino
20%
Two or More Races
8%
Asian
2%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

57%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
24%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

3.5
out of 10
Average ACT Score
19.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
—
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
10%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
68% (52)
Average
13% (10)
Above Average
19% (15)

Hamilton County School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Hamilton County School District

78 schools

Elementary Schools

(39)
5.9
Alpine Crest Elementary School
Elementarypublic•319 students
6.7
Apison Elementary School
Elementarypublic•652 students
1.9
Barger Academy
Elementarypublic•314 students
3.9
Battle Academy for Teaching Learning
Elementarypublic•487 students
1.3
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Elementarypublic•496 students
6.8
Big Ridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•490 students
0.1
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementarypublic•411 students
0.3
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence
Elementarycharter•390 students
7.8
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Csas L
Elementarypublic•371 students
0.9
Clifton Hills Elementary School
Elementarypublic•668 students
0.7
Dupont Elementary School
Elementarypublic•233 students
2.7
East Brainerd Elementary School
Elementarypublic•1,215 students
1.8
East Lake Elementary School
Elementarypublic•590 students
0.8
East Ridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•996 students
1.8
East Side Elementary School
Elementarypublic•551 students
5.1
Ganns Middle Valley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•782 students
0.1
Hardy Elementary School
Elementarypublic•435 students
0.3
Harrison Elementary School
Elementarypublic•1,013 students
1.0
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementarypublic•373 students
1.5
Hixson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•402 students
0.6
Lakeside Academy
Elementarypublic•389 students
9.5
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Elementarypublic•224 students
3.7
Lookout Valley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•268 students
7.4
Mcconnell Elementary School
Elementarypublic•457 students
0.6
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
Elementarycharter•268 students
9.8
Nolan Elementary School
Elementarypublic•732 students
5.9
North Hamilton Elementary School
Elementarypublic•387 students
7.5
Ooltewah Elementary School
Elementarypublic•874 students
0.1
Orchard Knob Elementary School
Elementarypublic•477 students
1.6
Red Bank Elementary School
Elementarypublic•588 students
3.0
Rivermont Elementary School
Elementarypublic•379 students
3.9
Snow Hill Elementary School
Elementarypublic•657 students
0.5
Spring Creek Elementary School
Elementarypublic•639 students
9.6
Thrasher Elementary School
Elementarypublic•586 students
0.4
Tommie F. Brown International Academy
Elementarypublic•342 students
7.7
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Elementarypublic•617 students
8.2
Westview Elementary School
Elementarypublic•610 students
3.2
Wolftever Creek Elementary School
Elementarypublic•602 students
1.6
Woodmore Elementary School
Elementarypublic•301 students

Middle Schools

(16)
0.8
Brown Middle School
Middlepublic•344 students
0.3
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle School
Middlecharter•174 students
0.7
Dalewood Middle School
Middlepublic•258 students
5.4
East Hamilton Middle School
Middlepublic•1,007 students
0.6
East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Middlepublic•528 students
1.0
East Ridge Middle School
Middlepublic•701 students
2.8
Hixson Middle School
Middlepublic•607 students
0.6
Howard Connect Academy
Middlepublic•253 students
5.1
Hunter Middle School
Middlepublic•738 students
6.9
Loftis Middle School
Middlepublic•593 students
—
New Consortium Of Law And Business
Middlecharter
7.1
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Middlepublic•820 students
3.3
Ooltewah Middle School
Middlepublic•519 students
0.2
Orchard Knob Middle School
Middlepublic•334 students
1.4
Red Bank Middle School
Middlepublic•535 students
0.6
Tyner Middle Academy
Middlepublic•392 students

High Schools

(23)
0.5
Brainerd High School
Highpublic•635 students
1.7
Central High School
Highpublic•749 students
8.9
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts
Highpublic•649 students
0.3
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
Highcharter•31 students
3.9
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Highcharter•355 students
2.0
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Highcharter•372 students
8.8
Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Csas Uppe
Highpublic•682 students
8.5
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Highpublic•792 students
9.7
Chattanooga State Mid College High School
Highpublic•131 students
6.2
East Hamilton School
Highpublic•1,265 students
2.1
East Ridge High School
Highpublic•1,008 students
2.5
Hamilton County High School
Highpublic•109 students
2.4
Hamilton County Virtual School
Highpublic•337 students
3.6
Hixson High School
Highpublic•935 students
2.9
Lookout Valley Middle / High School
Highpublic•318 students
4.1
Ooltewah High School
Highpublic•1,266 students
3.5
Red Bank High School
Highpublic•824 students
5.6
Sale Creek Middle / High School
Highpublic•611 students
1.2
Sequoyah High School
Highpublic•226 students
8.6
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
Highpublic•1,368 students
8.9
STEM School Chattanooga
Highpublic•279 students
1.4
The Howard School
Highpublic•1,485 students
2.8
Tyner Academy
Highpublic•559 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Hamilton County 'white privilege' training

Alleged incident in Hamilton County School District · Tennessee

The Hamilton County School District conducted a 'white privilege' training for its teachers. The curriculum included controversial statements about race and racism. The district later stated that the presentation slides were taken out of context.

Occurred on March 24, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

County Funds Restorative Justice Program

Alleged incident in Hamilton County School District · Tennessee

The Hamilton County Commission allocated $70,000 to a non-profit to implement restorative justice practices in its schools. This initiative aims to address racial disparities in student discipline. A pilot program at one elementary school reportedly reduced suspensions.

Occurred on July 1, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

District Funds Race-Based Training

Alleged incident in Hamilton County School District · Tennessee

A school district allocated $50,000 to a consultant for equity and cultural competence training, as well as affinity groups for educators of color. These programs were implemented during the 2021-2022 school year. The district's website states the groups offer networking and professional development opportunities.

Occurred on September 1, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 78 schools in Hamilton County School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026