For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 11,992 students in Montgomery County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, TN are Rossview High School, Clarksville High School and Montgomery Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Montgomery County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cmcss K-12 Virtual School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossview High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1237 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 553-2070
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 553-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Richview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5690
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 1,576 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3955 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Rank: #44.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Grades: K-12
| 793 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Lafayette Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5675
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5675
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #88.
Kenwood High School
(Math: 7% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
2702 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 472-8043
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 472-8043
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 College St, Marks Bldg
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-1350
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-1350
Grades: 11-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, TN include Rossview High School, Clarksville High School and Montgomery Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
11 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Rossview High School vs. Clarksville High School, Clarksville High School vs. Rossview High School, West Creek High School vs. Clarksville High School
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