Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,441 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest High School serves the western part of Clarksville, TN, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 86.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school's center being about 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest High School's student population of 1,441 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
75 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Northwest 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 Northwest High School is 0.71, 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
#1011 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest High School's ranking?
Northwest High School is ranked #1011 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Northwest High School often compared to?
Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School, Clarksville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 86%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
1,441 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Northwest High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
Northwest High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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