Hixson High School

5705 Middle Valley Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, Hixson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hixson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hixson High School's student population of 935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
935 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hixson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hixson High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#816 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hixson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hixson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hixson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hixson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hixson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hixson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hixson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hixson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hixson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hixson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Hixson High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hixson High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hixson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hixson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hixson High School's ranking?
Hixson High School is ranked #816 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hixson High School often compared to?
Hixson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ooltewah High School, Soddy Daisy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hixson High School?
The graduation rate of Hixson High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hixson High School?
935 students attend Hixson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hixson High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hixson High School?
Hixson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hixson High School offer ?
Hixson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hixson High School part of?
Hixson High School is part of Hamilton County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/4/2020
The school is great from experience.
- Posted by Parent - Stroganoff dukes
2   10/31/2015
Administration is horrible, unfair and unjust. They protect the bullies and allow kids to threaten other kids and get away with it.
- Posted by Parent - hns22

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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