Soddy Daisy High School is a public high school located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee that is part of the Hamilton County Schools district. Originally, the towns of Soddy and Daisy each had its own high schools.
Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Soddy Daisy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soddy Daisy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Soddy Daisy High School's student population of 1,118 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Soddy Daisy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soddy Daisy High School is 0.29, 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
#557 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soddy Daisy High School's ranking?
Soddy Daisy High School is ranked #557 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Soddy Daisy High School often compared to?
Soddy Daisy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soddy Daisy High School?
The graduation rate of Soddy Daisy High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Soddy Daisy High School?
1,118 students attend Soddy Daisy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Soddy Daisy High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soddy Daisy High School?
Soddy Daisy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soddy Daisy High School offer ?
Soddy Daisy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soddy Daisy High School part of?
Soddy Daisy High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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