Summary:
Apison, Tennessee, is served by two schools—Apison Elementary School (PK–5) and East Hamilton Middle School (6–8)—both part of Hamilton County Schools, with no high school located within the city itself. Despite the district's mid-tier 2-star rating (81st out of 141 Tennessee districts), both Apison schools stand out as high performers, each earning 4-star ratings and ranking in the top 15% of their respective school categories statewide.
Apison Elementary School is the clear academic leader in the city, ranking 110th out of 1,019 elementary schools (89th percentile). Its proficiency rates run roughly 21–26 points above the district average in math (65.6%), English language arts (63.9%), and science (68.0%). The school also boasts exceptionally low chronic absenteeism at 8.6%—less than half the state average—and shows consistent academic growth from 3rd to 5th grade across every subject. East Hamilton Middle School is also strong, ranking 79th out of 594 middle schools (87th percentile), with particularly impressive results in science (63.1%) and social studies (63.0%). Its most striking achievement is a 91.5% proficiency rate in Algebra I, roughly 60 points above district and state averages. However, its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0% is nearly double that of the elementary school.
Parents considering this area should note that while both schools excel, the middle school shows a declining trend in math and ELA proficiency from 6th to 8th grade, with 8th-grade math at 43.8% and ELA at 41.9%. Per-student spending is also slightly higher at the elementary level ($17,416 vs. $16,422). Data gaps include unavailable free/reduced lunch percentages and student-to-teacher ratios, limiting deeper comparisons. Overall, Apison offers two excellent school options within a mid-tier district, though families will need to look outside the city for high school options.
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