School District · Tennessee
Hamilton County School District
📍 Chattanooga, TN · Hamilton County · NCES LEAID 4701590
6/10
Rating
45,902
Students
81
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
26
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Website
District Mailing Address
3074 Hickory Valley RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Enrollment
45,902 students
Schools
81
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
4701590
District Type
Public School District
Schools in Hamilton County School District
82 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 416 | Soddy Daisy |
| Alpine Crest Elementary School | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 302 | Chattanooga |
| Apison Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 617 | Apison |
| Barger Academy of Fine Arts | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 349 | Chattanooga |
| Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 494 | Chattanooga |
| Bess T Shepherd Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 546 | Chattanooga |
| Big Ridge Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 466 | Hixson |
| Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 380 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 468 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 388 | Chattanooga |
| Clifton Hills Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 703 | Chattanooga |
| Daisy Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 382 | Soddy Daisy |
| DuPont Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 268 | Chattanooga |
| East Brainerd Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 1,177 | Chattanooga |
| East Lake Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 626 | Chattanooga |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 959 | Chattanooga |
| East Side Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 553 | Chattanooga |
| Hardy Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 444 | Chattanooga |
| Harrison Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 775 | Chattanooga |
| Hixson Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 419 | Hixson |
| Ivy Academy's Skillern Elementary | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 277 | Soddy-Daisy |
| Lookout Mountain Elementary School | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 215 | Lookout Mtn |
| Lookout Valley Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 256 | Chattanooga |
| McConnell Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 417 | Hixson |
| Middle Valley Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 705 | Hixson |
| Montessori Elementary at Highland Park | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 372 | Chattanooga |
| Nolan Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 729 | Signal Mountain |
| North Hamilton County Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 395 | Sale Creek |
| Ooltewah Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 858 | Ooltewah |
| Orchard Knob Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 511 | Chattanooga |
| Red Bank Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 616 | Chattanooga |
| Rivermont Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 352 | Chattanooga |
| Snow Hill Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 582 | Ooltewah |
| Soddy Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 470 | Soddy Daisy |
| Spring Creek Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 698 | Chattanooga |
| Thrasher Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 603 | Signal Mtn |
| Tommie F. Brown Academy | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 299 | Chattanooga |
| Wallace A. Smith Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 589 | Ooltewah |
| Westview Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 631 | Chattanooga |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 632 | Ooltewah |
| Woodmore Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 346 | Chattanooga |
| Brown Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 296 | Harrison |
| Chatt Academy Community School | Middle | 6th – 7th | 93 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 250 | Chattanooga |
| Dalewood Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 290 | Chattanooga |
| East Hamilton Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 913 | Apison |
| East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts | Middle | 6th – 8th | 549 | Chattanooga |
| East Ridge Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 591 | Chattanooga |
| Hixson Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 591 | Hixson |
| Howard Connect Academy | Middle | 6th – 8th | 94 | Chattanooga |
| Hunter Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 745 | Ooltewah |
| Loftis Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 550 | Hixson |
| Ooltewah Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 547 | Ooltewah |
| Orchard Knob Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 264 | Chattanooga |
| Red Bank Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 533 | Chattanooga |
| Soddy Daisy Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 450 | Soddy Daisy |
| Tyner Middle Academy | Middle | 6th – 8th | 401 | Chattanooga |
| Brainerd High School | High | 9th – 12th | 739 | Chattanooga |
| Central High School | High | 9th – 12th | 617 | Harrison |
| Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High | High | 9th – 12th | 113 | Chattanooga |
| East Hamilton High School | High | 9th – 12th | 1,293 | Ooltewah |
| East Ridge High School | High | 9th – 12th | 867 | Chattanooga |
| Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State | High | 9th – 12th | 141 | Chattanooga |
| Hixson High School | High | 9th – 12th | 920 | Hixson |
| Ooltewah High School | High | 9th – 12th | 1,233 | Ooltewah |
| Red Bank High School | High | 9th – 12th | 772 | Chattanooga |
| Sequoyah High School | High | 9th – 12th | 235 | Soddy Daisy |
| Soddy Daisy High School | High | 9th – 12th | 1,122 | Soddy Daisy |
| STEM School Chattanooga | High | 9th – 12th | 296 | Chattanooga |
| The Howard School | High | 9th – 12th | 1,329 | Chattanooga |
| Tyner Academy | High | 9th – 12th | 632 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Other | 6th – 12th | 354 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts | Other | 6th – 12th | 717 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga Preparatory School | Other | 6th – 12th | 539 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper | Other | 6th – 12th | 741 | Chattanooga |
| Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 979 | Chattanooga |
| Hamilton County Virtual School | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 254 | Chattanooga |
| Ivy Academy Inc. | Other | 6th – 12th | 487 | Soddy Daisy |
| Lookout Valley Middle / High School | Other | 6th – 12th | 309 | Chattanooga |
| Normal Park Museum Magnet School | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 877 | Chattanooga |
| Sale Creek Middle / High School | Other | 6th – 12th | 577 | Sale Creek |
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Other | 6th – 12th | 1,396 | Signal Mountain |
NCES lists 82 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 81. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.
Zip Codes Served by Hamilton County School District
26 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37302 | Apison | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37308 | Birchwood | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37315 | Collegedale | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37336 | Georgetown | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37341 | Harrison | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37343 | Hixson | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37350 | Lookout Mountain | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37351 | Lupton City | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37363 | Ooltewah | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37373 | Sale Creek | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37377 | Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37379 | Soddy Daisy | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37402 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37403 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37404 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37406 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37407 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37408 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37409 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37410 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37411 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37412 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37415 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37416 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37421 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
| 37450 | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | TN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Hamilton County School District?▼
Hamilton County School District serves 26 zip codes: 37302, 37308, 37315, 37336, 37341, 37343, 37350, 37351, 37363, 37373, 37377, 37379, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37406, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412, 37415, 37416, 37421, and 1 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Hamilton County School District rated?▼
Hamilton County School District has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26). That places it in the 53rd percentile among Tennessee school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Tennessee only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Hamilton County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 45,902 students across 81 schools for Hamilton County School District.
What grades does Hamilton County School District serve?▼
Hamilton County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Hamilton County School District?▼
NCES lists 82 schools operating under Hamilton County School District: 41 elementary, 16 middle, 14 high, 11 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Hamilton County School District?▼
You can reach Hamilton County School District by phone at (423)498-7020 or online at www.hcde.org or by mail at 3074 Hickory Valley RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Hamilton County School District
Hamilton County School District is a public school district serving 26 zip codes in Tennessee, primarily in Hamilton County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 53rd percentile among Tennessee districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26) and is ranked only against other Tennessee districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 82 schools operating under Hamilton County School District — 41 elementary, 16 middle, 14 high and 11 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is Signal Mountain Middle/High School with 1,396 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (423)498-7020 before making a housing decision.