Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37379

Zip code 37379 (Soddy Daisy, TN) is served by 7 schools within Hamilton County Schools, spanning elementary through high school (PK–12) and enrolling about 3,562 students. The elementary schools are the clear strength of this area: Soddy Elementary School and Allen Elementary School both earn 4 stars and beat state averages in math, ELA, and science, while Daisy Elementary School also exceeds state math and science proficiency, with especially strong 5th-grade science (73.6%). Chronic absenteeism is notably lower at the elementary level (11.7%–14.2%) than at secondary schools, giving these schools a solid foundation.

At the middle school level, Soddy Daisy Middle School is stable and respectable, ranking in the 69th percentile with strong social studies and science, but it lags slightly in ELA. The high schools are dramatically split. Soddy Daisy High School is the strongest traditional option, ranking 4 stars (78th percentile) with a 93.4% graduation rate and advanced math scores well above state, but it has glaring weaknesses in US History (9.1% proficiency) and Algebra I, plus high chronic absenteeism. Ivy Academy Inc. School posts the best graduation rate (96.9%) and lowest dropout rate (1.6%), yet its core math and English proficiency is alarmingly low. Sequoyah High School is the most concerning: it ranks in the 13th percentile, has the area’s highest per-student spending ($21,413), highest dropout rate (5.9%), and proficiency far below state in every subject.

For parents, the key takeaway is that elementary education in 37379 is consistently strong, but secondary options require careful evaluation. Chronic absenteeism rises sharply in high school—especially at Soddy Daisy High (26.6%)—and correlates with weaker outcomes. The disconnect between high graduation rates (Ivy Academy) and low test proficiency suggests some schools may prioritize completion over academic rigor. Meanwhile, Sequoyah High’s high spending and low performance, and the declining rankings across multiple schools, are red flags worth investigating. Overall, the community offers strong early schooling, but high school experiences vary widely depending on which school your child attends.