Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37406

The 37406 zip code area of Chattanooga, Tennessee is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary school and 2 high schools. While the elementary school struggles academically, the two high schools, STEM School Chattanooga and Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State, consistently rank among the top high schools in Tennessee and demonstrate exceptional academic performance.

STEM School Chattanooga and Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State both have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly outperform the Hamilton County and state averages in various subject areas. In contrast, Hardy Elementary School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the county and state averages.

The data also reveals a potential relationship between the diversity of the student population and academic achievement. The two high-performing high schools have more balanced racial compositions, while the lower-performing elementary school has a predominantly African American student body. Additionally, the high-performing schools have higher student-teacher ratios, challenging the assumption that smaller class sizes are always better for student achievement. These insights highlight the importance of identifying and addressing the factors that contribute to the success of the high-performing schools, and implementing strategies to improve the performance of the lower-performing school.