For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 11,992 students in Montgomery County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, TN are Rossview High School, Clarksville High School and Montgomery Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Montgomery County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cmcss K-12 Virtual School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rossview High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1237 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 553-2070
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 553-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 student Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Richview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5690
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3955 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Gr: K-12 | 751 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
West Creek High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-1788
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-1788
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 student Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Northwest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Lafayette Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5675
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,441 student Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Northeast High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 student Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Kenwood High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 E Pine Mountain Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-7900
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 student Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
430 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
2702 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 472-8043
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 472-8043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 student Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
110 Bailey St, C/o Burt Innova
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 221-1350
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 221-1350
Gr: 11-12 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, TN include Rossview High School, Clarksville High School and Montgomery Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
11 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Rossview High School vs. Clarksville High School, Clarksville High School vs. Rossview High School, West Creek High School vs. Clarksville High School
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