For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,407 students in 37404, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37404, TN are Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Chattanooga Preparatory School and Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37404 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37404, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37404, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1849 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Knob Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Highland Park Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 493-7793
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 493-7793
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37404, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37404, TN include Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Chattanooga Preparatory School and Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37404?
4 public middle schools are located in 37404.
What is the racial composition of students in 37404?
37404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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