| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County School District | Apison | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 45,902 | 81 | PK–12 | 28 |
How Hamilton County compares
It enrolls 45,902 students across 81 schools. Its rating of 6/10 is above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton County has 1 public school district covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hamilton County is Hamilton County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hamilton County, TN?
1 school district serves zip codes in Hamilton County, TN. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hamilton County, TN?
Of the districts serving Hamilton County, Hamilton County School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 53rd percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.