Hixson Elementary School vs STEM School Chattanooga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hixson Elementary School
Hixson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
STEM School Chattanooga
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Hixson Elementary School Hixson, Tennessee | STEM School Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 913 | #29 of 321 |
| National rank | #40586 of 50,301 | #7792 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| city | Hixson | Chattanooga |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM School Chattanooga scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 26.7).
- •Hixson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •STEM School Chattanooga does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Hixson Elementary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 296.
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 Hixson Elementary School better than STEM School Chattanooga?
On the Success Index (US), STEM School Chattanooga ranks higher (52.3 vs 26.7 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 Hixson Elementary School and STEM School Chattanooga?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Hixson and Chattanooga in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hixson Elementary School: 419. STEM School Chattanooga: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hixson Elementary School and STEM School Chattanooga rank in Tennessee?
Hixson Elementary School is 512th of 913 and STEM School Chattanooga is 29th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).