For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,060 students in Charlotte, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Charlotte, TN are Creek Wood High School, New Directions Academy and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Charlotte have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Charlotte, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creek Wood High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Charlotte, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creek Wood High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
New Directions Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Charlotte, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Charlotte, TN include Creek Wood High School, New Directions Academy and Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Charlotte?
3 public high schools are located in Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte?
Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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