Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37406

The 37406 zip code area in Chattanooga, Tennessee is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Hamilton County school district, which is ranked 87 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Two high schools in the area stand out as high-performing: STEM School Chattanooga and Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in Tennessee, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. They boast impressive test scores, with 60-80% of students proficient or better in core subjects, and relatively high graduation rates. In contrast, Hardy Elementary School has very low proficiency rates, with only 5-13% of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects.

The data also reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes within the same geographic area. While the high-performing high schools have low chronic absenteeism rates, Hardy Elementary School has a high rate of 18.9%, well above the state and district averages. Additionally, the spending per student at the high-performing schools is lower than the low-performing elementary school, suggesting that factors other than funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school culture, may be more important drivers of student achievement.