Hamilton County Public Schools

Hamilton County, Tennessee

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

45,902

students

School Districts

district

Directory guide

How to use the Hamilton County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hamilton County has one district entry in this county file: Hamilton County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Chattanooga has the most listed schools, with 48 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 42 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 9 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 8 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hamilton County

Reported Enrollment

45,902

81 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42

Middle15

High22

Other2

1 School District in Hamilton County

Hamilton County

Guide

81 schools

45,902 students enrolled

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81 Public Schools in Hamilton County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Hamilton County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
The Howard School	Profile	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37408City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,485
Signal Mountain Middle/High School	Profile	Hamilton County	Signal Mountain, 37377Rural: Fringe	6–12	High	1,368
Ooltewah High School	Profile	Hamilton County	Ooltewah, 37363City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,266
East Hamilton High School	Profile	Hamilton County	Ooltewah, 37363Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,265
East Brainerd Elementary	Profile	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37421City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	1,215
Soddy Daisy High School	Profile	Hamilton County	Soddy Daisy, 37379Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,085
Harrison Elementary	Profile	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37416Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	1,013
East Ridge High School	Profile	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37412Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,008
East Hamilton Middle School	Profile	Hamilton County	Apison, 37302Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,007
East Ridge Elementary	Profile	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37412Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	996
Hixson High School	Profile	Hamilton County	Hixson, 37343Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	935
Ooltewah Elementary	Record	Hamilton County	Ooltewah, 37363Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	874
Red Bank High School	Record	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37415Suburb: Large	9–12	High	824
Normal Park Museum Magnet School	Record	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37405City: Midsize	PK–8	Primary	820
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts	Record	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37416City: Midsize	KG–12	Other	792
Middle Valley Elementary	Record	Hamilton County	Hixson, 37343Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	782
Central High School	Record	Hamilton County	Harrison, 37341City: Midsize	9–12	High	749
Hunter Middle School	Record	Hamilton County	Ooltewah, 37363Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	738
Nolan Elementary	Record	Hamilton County	Signal Mountain, 37377Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	732
East Ridge Middle School	Record	Hamilton County	Chattanooga, 37412Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	701

The Howard School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37408 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,485 students

Signal Mountain Middle/High School

Hamilton County

Signal Mountain, 37377 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–12High1,368 students

Ooltewah High School

Hamilton County

Ooltewah, 37363 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,266 students

East Hamilton High School

Hamilton County

Ooltewah, 37363 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,265 students

East Brainerd Elementary

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37421 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,215 students

Soddy Daisy High School

Hamilton County

Soddy Daisy, 37379 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,085 students

Harrison Elementary

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37416 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,013 students

East Ridge High School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37412 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,008 students

East Hamilton Middle School

Hamilton County

Apison, 37302 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,007 students

East Ridge Elementary

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37412 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary996 students

Hixson High School

Hamilton County

Hixson, 37343 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High935 students

Ooltewah Elementary

Hamilton County

Ooltewah, 37363 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary874 students

Red Bank High School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37415 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High824 students

Normal Park Museum Magnet School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37405 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–8Primary820 students

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37416 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–12Other792 students

Middle Valley Elementary

Hamilton County

Hixson, 37343 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary782 students

Central High School

Hamilton County

Harrison, 37341 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High749 students

Hunter Middle School

Hamilton County

Ooltewah, 37363 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle738 students

Nolan Elementary

Hamilton County

Signal Mountain, 37377 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary732 students

East Ridge Middle School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37412 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle701 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Hamilton County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Profile pages

Primary schools

Allen Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
447 students
Listed on this county directory
Alpine Crest Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37415
Enrollment
319 students
Listed on this county directory
Apison Elementary School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Apison, 37302
Enrollment
652 students
Listed on this county directory
Barger Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37411
Enrollment
314 students
Listed on this county directory
Battle Academy For Teaching Learning
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37408
Enrollment
487 students
Listed on this county directory
Bess T Shepherd Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37421
Enrollment
496 students
Listed on this county directory
Big Ridge Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
490 students
Listed on this county directory
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37410
Enrollment
411 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
390 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Science Lower
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37403
Enrollment
371 students
Listed on this county directory
Clifton Hills Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37407
Enrollment
668 students
Listed on this county directory
Daisy Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
381 students
Listed on this county directory
DuPont Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37415
Enrollment
233 students
Listed on this county directory
East Brainerd Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37421
Enrollment
1,215 students
East Lake Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37407
Enrollment
590 students
Listed on this county directory
East Ridge Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37412
Enrollment
996 students
East Side Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
551 students
Listed on this county directory
Hardy Elementary School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37406
Enrollment
435 students
Listed on this county directory
Harrison Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37416
Enrollment
1,013 students
Hixson Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
402 students
Listed on this county directory
Ivy Academy's Skillern Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37384
Enrollment
66 students
Listed on this county directory
Lookout Mountain Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lookout Mtn, 37350
Enrollment
224 students
Listed on this county directory
Lookout Valley Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37419
Enrollment
268 students
Listed on this county directory
McConnell Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
457 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle Valley Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
782 students
Listed on this county directory
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
268 students
Listed on this county directory
Nolan Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Signal Mountain, 37377
Enrollment
732 students
Listed on this county directory
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37405
Enrollment
820 students
Listed on this county directory
North Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sale Creek, 37373
Enrollment
387 students
Listed on this county directory
Ooltewah Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
874 students
Listed on this county directory
Orchard Knob Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
477 students
Listed on this county directory
Red Bank Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37405
Enrollment
588 students
Listed on this county directory
Rivermont Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37415
Enrollment
379 students
Listed on this county directory
Snow Hill Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
657 students
Listed on this county directory
Soddy Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
515 students
Listed on this county directory
Spring Creek Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37412
Enrollment
639 students
Listed on this county directory
Thrasher Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Signal Mtn, 37377
Enrollment
586 students
Listed on this county directory
Tommie F. Brown Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37403
Enrollment
342 students
Listed on this county directory
Wallace A. Smith Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
617 students
Listed on this county directory
Westview Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37421
Enrollment
610 students
Listed on this county directory
Wolftever Creek Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
602 students
Listed on this county directory
Woodmore Elementary
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Chattanooga, 37411
Enrollment
301 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Brown Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrison, 37341
Enrollment
344 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
174 students
Listed on this county directory
Dalewood Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37411
Enrollment
258 students
Listed on this county directory
East Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Apison, 37302
Enrollment
1,007 students
East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37407
Enrollment
528 students
Listed on this county directory
East Ridge Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37412
Enrollment
701 students
Listed on this county directory
Hixson Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
607 students
Listed on this county directory
Howard Connect Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37408
Enrollment
253 students
Listed on this county directory
Hunter Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
738 students
Listed on this county directory
Loftis Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
593 students
Listed on this county directory
Ooltewah Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
519 students
Listed on this county directory
Orchard Knob Middle
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
334 students
Listed on this county directory
Red Bank Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37415
Enrollment
535 students
Listed on this county directory
Soddy Daisy Middle School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
465 students
Listed on this county directory
Tyner Middle Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Chattanooga, 37421
Enrollment
392 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Brainerd High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37411
Enrollment
635 students
Listed on this county directory
Central High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrison, 37341
Enrollment
749 students
Listed on this county directory
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37405
Enrollment
649 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37410
Enrollment
31 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
355 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37404
Enrollment
372 students
Listed on this county directory
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37403
Enrollment
682 students
Listed on this county directory
East Hamilton High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
1,265 students
East Ridge High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37412
Enrollment
1,008 students
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37406
Enrollment
131 students
Listed on this county directory
Hixson High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Hixson, 37343
Enrollment
935 students
Ivy Academy Inc.
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
440 students
Listed on this county directory
Lookout Valley Middle / High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37419
Enrollment
318 students
Listed on this county directory
Ooltewah High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Ooltewah, 37363
Enrollment
1,266 students
Red Bank High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37415
Enrollment
824 students
Listed on this county directory
Sale Creek Middle / High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Sale Creek, 37373
Enrollment
611 students
Listed on this county directory
Sequoyah High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
226 students
Listed on this county directory
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Signal Mountain, 37377
Enrollment
1,368 students
Soddy Daisy High School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Soddy Daisy, 37379
Enrollment
1,085 students
STEM School Chattanooga
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37406
Enrollment
279 students
Listed on this county directory
The Howard School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37408
Enrollment
1,485 students
Tyner Academy
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37421
Enrollment
559 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37416
Enrollment
792 students
Listed on this county directory
Hamilton County Virtual School
Hamilton County
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Chattanooga, 37421
Enrollment
337 students
Listed on this county directory

Hamilton County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hamilton County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hamilton County public school directory?

The directory lists 81 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hamilton County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hamilton County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hamilton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Hamilton County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hamilton County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.