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Soddy Daisy High School

High School · Hamilton County · Soddy Daisy, TN

A Hamilton County high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

618 Sequoyah- Access RD, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

  • Math 42% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation11.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Soddy Daisy High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Soddy Daisy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soddy Daisy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,525

Median home value

$277,600

Median rent

$988/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sequoyah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.8 mi222Compare →
Ivy Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified7.16–122.5 mi470Compare →
Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.26–12Not available337Compare →
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.56–12Not available688Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hamilton County

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#54 of 80
District spending per student
$14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Soddy Daisy High School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Soddy Daisy High School

Soddy Daisy High School is a public high school in Soddy Daisy, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 1,118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soddy Daisy High School

What grades does Soddy Daisy High School serve?

Soddy Daisy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Soddy Daisy High School?

Soddy Daisy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soddy Daisy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Soddy Daisy High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Soddy Daisy High School rank in TN?

Soddy Daisy High School ranks #1,022 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Soddy Daisy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Soddy Daisy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Soddy Daisy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Soddy Daisy High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Soddy Daisy High School a charter school?

No, Soddy Daisy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Soddy Daisy High School a Title I school?

No, Soddy Daisy High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 37379)
29,002
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37379; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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