For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,397 students in 37042, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 37042, TN are West Creek High School, Northwest High School and Kenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37042 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37042, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37042 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Creek High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37042, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,654 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,432 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 37042, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 37042, TN include West Creek High School, Northwest High School and Kenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 37042?
3 public high schools are located in 37042.
What is the racial composition of students in 37042?
37042 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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