For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 8,859 students in Chattanooga, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Chattanooga, TN are Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State, Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts and Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chattanooga, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Chattanooga have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Chattanooga, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chattanooga, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Grades: K-12
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Grades: 6-12
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Stem School Chattanooga
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Red Bank High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
640 Morrison Springs Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1900
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #88.
Lookout Valley Middle / High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Lookout High St
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7352
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7352
Grades: 6-12
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Grades: 6-12
| 474 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton County Virtual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 209-8804
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 209-8804
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Bennett Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 867-6200
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 867-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #1212.
Tyner Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6836 Tyner Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2635
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
The Howard School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 South Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6850
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #1414.
Brainerd High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 N Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 855-2615
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 855-2615
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence High School
Charter School
201 E. 37th Street, Temporary
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 498-7020
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 498-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Chattanooga, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1219 W Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Dawn Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 493-5161
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 493-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
4302 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2602
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2602
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 East 25th St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 209-5858
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 209-5858
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
200 East 37th St
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 209-5800
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 209-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2605
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2605
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
1501 Tombras Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 209-8538
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 209-8538
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1200 Grove St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(901) 214-5298
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(901) 214-5298
Grades: 6
| n/a students
4201 Cherryton Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0309
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0309
Grades: K-12
| 519 students
Washington School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7821 Hancock Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 893-3520
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 893-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 209-7740
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 209-7740
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chattanooga, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Chattanooga, TN include Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State, Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts and Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts.
How many public high schools are located in Chattanooga?
15 public high schools are located in Chattanooga.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chattanooga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chattanooga include: East Ridge High School vs. Red Bank High School, Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts vs. Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State vs. Stem School Chattanooga
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