For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,181 students in Whites Creek, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 136 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Whites Creek, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Whites Creek, TN are Alex Green Elementary School and Whites Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whites Creek, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Whites Creek have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Whites Creek, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alex Green Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Lloyd Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5105
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Whites Creek High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7277 Old Hickory Blvd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5132
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-5132
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Whites Creek, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4479 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whites Creek, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Whites Creek, TN include Alex Green Elementary School and Whites Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Whites Creek?
2 public schools are located in Whites Creek.
What percentage of students in Whites Creek go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Whites Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whites Creek?
Whites Creek public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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