Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy vs Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Chattanooga · Charter high · Grades 6–12
354 students
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 6–12
741 students
| Measure | Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Chattanooga, Tennessee | Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 321 | #13 of 321 |
| National rank | #14511 of 16,910 | #3981 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 354 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 62% |
| city | Chattanooga | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 24.3).
- •Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper does better on math proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is the larger school with 741 students compared with 354.
- •Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is a charter school while Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy better than Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper?
On the Success Index (US), Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper ranks higher (67.3 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chattanooga and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy: 354. Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper rank in Tennessee?
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is 153rd of 321 and Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is 13th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).