The Howard School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chattanooga, Tennessee 37408 · Hamilton County
#306 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#16871 of 16,910 nationally
About The Howard School
The Howard School is a public high located in Chattanooga, in the Hamilton County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,329 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 2.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 306th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (4th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,329.
There are 48 schools in Chattanooga; The Howard School ranks 35th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)4%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Howard School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 4%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Howard School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Howard Connect Academy
Chattanooga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
94 students · 106 m away
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 1.1 km away
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 1.9 km away
Tommie F. Brown Academy
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 2.2 km away
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
Chattanooga · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students · 2.3 km away
Clifton Hills Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students · 2.7 km away
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Chattanooga · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 2.8 km away
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Chattanooga · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
250 students · 2.9 km away
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 6–12
741 students · 3.0 km away
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Central High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,331 students
Rhea County High School
Evensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
Northeast High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Dickson County High School
Dickson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
Centennial High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,354 students
East Hamilton High School
Ooltewah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Howard School a good school?
The Howard School has a Success Index (US) of 2.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #306 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Howard School rank in Tennessee?
The Howard School ranks #306 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #16871 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Howard School?
The Howard School had 1,329 students in 2025.
Is The Howard School a elementary school or a high school?
The Howard School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Howard School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Howard School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.