Serving 1,238 students in grades 9-12, Kenwood High School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,238 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenwood High School serves the northern part of Clarksville, TN, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenwood High School's student population of 1,238 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,238 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
66 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood High School's ranking?
Kenwood High School is ranked #1402 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kenwood High School often compared to?
Kenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School, Rossview High School, Clarksville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kenwood High School is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Kenwood High School?
1,238 students attend Kenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kenwood High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Kenwood High School offer ?
Kenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenwood High School part of?
Kenwood High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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