Clarksville High School is a public high school located in Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It is part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. The original building was built in 1906 but the school moved to the current building in 1968.
Serving 1,576 students in grades 9-12, Clarksville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarksville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarksville High School's student population of 1,576 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Clarksville 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 Clarksville High School is 0.58, 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
#611 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
16%
21%
White
61%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Clarksville High School's ranking?
Clarksville High School is ranked #611 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Clarksville High School often compared to?
Clarksville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossview High School, West Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarksville High School?
The graduation rate of Clarksville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Clarksville High School?
1,576 students attend Clarksville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Clarksville High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarksville High School?
Clarksville High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clarksville High School offer ?
Clarksville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarksville High School part of?
Clarksville High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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