Public schools in Hixson, TN
7 open public schools with an address in Hixson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,068
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hixson public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Hixson, TN: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,068 students, an average of 581 per school. The largest campus is Hixson High School (920 students), and the largest elementary school is Middle Valley Elementary School (705).
Every listed school belongs to Hamilton County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Hixson
Elementary schools in Hixson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ridge Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | KG–05 | 466 | — | |
| Hixson Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | KG–05 | 419 | — | |
| McConnell Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | KG–05 | 417 | — | |
| Middle Valley Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 705 | — |
Middle schools in Hixson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson Middle School Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 591 | — | |
| Loftis Middle School Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 550 | — |
High schools in Hixson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson High School Hamilton County Schools | 09–12 | 920 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63%
- Hispanic15%
- Black9.8%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Hixson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,068 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hixson
How many public schools are in Hixson, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Hixson: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,068 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hixson?
All listed public schools with an address in Hixson belong to Hamilton County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hixson?
Hixson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hixson, with 920 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hixson?
No school with an address in Hixson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Hixson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities