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Hamilton County

Tennessee · Public School District
79
Schools
45,805
Students
$12,591
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
87.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Hamilton County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 45,805 students across 79 schools. It includes 41 elementary, 15 middle, 21 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,591 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (79)
Elementary Schools41 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen ElementaryPK–05447
Alpine Crest ElementaryKG–05319
Apison Elementary SchoolPK–05652
Barger AcademyKG–05314
Battle Academy For Teaching LearningPK–05487
Bess T Shepherd ElementaryKG–05496
Big Ridge ElementaryKG–05490
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science AcademyPK–05411
Chattanooga Charter School of ExcellenceCharterKG–05390
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science LowerKG–05371
Clifton Hills ElementaryPK–05668
Daisy ElementaryPK–05381
DuPont ElementaryKG–05233
East Brainerd ElementaryPK–051,215
East Lake ElementaryPK–05590
East Ridge ElementaryPK–05996
East Side ElementaryKG–05551
Hardy Elementary SchoolPK–05435
Harrison ElementaryPK–051,013
Hixson ElementaryPK–05402
Lookout Mountain ElementaryKG–05224
Lookout Valley ElementaryPK–05268
McConnell ElementaryKG–05457
Middle Valley ElementaryPK–05782
Montessori Elementary at Highland ParkCharterPK–05268
Nolan ElementaryKG–05732
Normal Park Museum Magnet SchoolPK–08820
North Hamilton ElementaryPK–05387
Ooltewah ElementaryPK–05874
Orchard Knob ElementaryPK–05477
Red Bank ElementaryPK–05588
Rivermont ElementaryPK–05379
Snow Hill ElementaryPK–05657
Soddy ElementaryPK–05515
Spring Creek ElementaryPK–05639
Thrasher ElementaryKG–05586
Tommie F. Brown AcademyPK–05342
Wallace A. Smith ElementaryPK–05617
Westview ElementaryPK–05610
Wolftever Creek ElementaryPK–05602
Woodmore ElementaryPK–05301
High Schools21 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brainerd High School09–12635
Central High School09–12749
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts06–12649
Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter06–12355
Chattanooga Preparatory SchoolCharter06–12372
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper06–12682
East Hamilton High School09–121,265
East Ridge High School09–121,008
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State09–12131
Hixson High School09–12935
Ivy Academy Inc.Charter06–12440
Lookout Valley Middle / High School06–12318
Ooltewah High School09–121,266
Red Bank High School09–12824
Sale Creek Middle / High School06–12611
Sequoyah High School09–12226
Signal Mountain Middle/High School06–121,368
Soddy Daisy High School09–121,085
STEM School Chattanooga09–12279
The Howard School09–121,485
Tyner Academy09–12559
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chattanooga School For The Liberal ArtsKG–12792
Hamilton County Virtual SchoolKG–12337
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,591-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
47%
State
31.6%
Local (property tax)
47.3%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
79
Schools
45,805
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.1%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 79 schools including 6 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has 79 public schools, serving a total of 45,805 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamilton County?
The graduation rate is 87.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamilton County spend per student?
Hamilton County spends $12,591 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton County?
Yes — 6 of the 79 schools in Hamilton County are charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamilton County serve?
Hamilton County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamilton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamilton County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.