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Hamilton County Public Schools

Hamilton County, Tennessee

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

Total Schools

81

public schools

Total Enrollment

45,902

students

School Districts

1

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

81

in Hamilton County

Reported Enrollment

45,902

81 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

8

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42
Middle15
High22
Other2

1 School District in Hamilton County

Hamilton County

81 schools
45,902 students enrolled

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

Level

Showing 20 of 81 matching schools

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

Listed onlyPK–5Primary874 students

Red Bank High School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37415 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High824 students

Normal Park Museum Magnet School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37405 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–8Primary820 students

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37416 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–12Other792 students

Middle Valley Elementary

Hamilton County

Hixson, 37343 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary782 students

Central High School

Hamilton County

Harrison, 37341 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High749 students

Hunter Middle School

Hamilton County

Ooltewah, 37363 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle738 students

Nolan Elementary

Hamilton County

Signal Mountain, 37377 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary732 students

East Ridge Middle School

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, 37412 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle701 students

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.

← Back to Hamilton County Education OverviewCounty school score: 31/100

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.