Signal Mountain Middle High School is a public high school located in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, United States. The school serves the central west section of Hamilton County for students in grades 6-12. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 1,383 students in grades 6-12, Signal Mountain Middle/high School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Signal Mountain Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Signal Mountain Middle/high School's student population of 1,383 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Signal Mountain Middle/high School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Signal Mountain Middle/high School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
85%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Signal Mountain Middle/high School's ranking?
Signal Mountain Middle/high School is ranked #94 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Signal Mountain Middle/high School often compared to?
Signal Mountain Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Signal Mountain Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Signal Mountain Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Signal Mountain Middle/high School?
1,383 students attend Signal Mountain Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Signal Mountain Middle/high School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Signal Mountain Middle/high School?
Signal Mountain Middle/high School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Signal Mountain Middle/high School offer ?
Signal Mountain Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Signal Mountain Middle/high School part of?
Signal Mountain Middle/high School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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