For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,705 students in Signal Mountain, TN (there are , serving 105 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Signal Mountain, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Signal Mountain has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in Signal Mountain, TN are Thrasher Elementary School, Nolan Elementary School and Signal Mountain Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Signal Mountain, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Signal Mountain have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Signal Mountain, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thrasher Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Grades: 6-12
| 1,383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Signal Mountain, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Signal Mountain, TN include Thrasher Elementary School, Nolan Elementary School and Signal Mountain Middle/high School. Signal Mountain has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public schools are located in Signal Mountain?
3 public schools are located in Signal Mountain.
What percentage of students in Signal Mountain go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Signal Mountain are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Signal Mountain?
Signal Mountain public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Signal Mountain are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Signal Mountain include: Nolan Elementary School vs. Thrasher Elementary School, Thrasher Elementary School vs. Nolan Elementary School
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