Serving 730 students in grades 9-12, Whites Creek 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 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 730 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whites Creek High serves the northwest part of its school district in Whites Creek, TN, covering an area of approximately 126.5 square miles. Families typically live about 10-15 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whites Creek High School's student population of 730 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
The Creek is Rising!
School Rankings
Whites Creek 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 Whites Creek High School is 0.36, which is less 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
#1677 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whites Creek High School's ranking?
Whites Creek High School is ranked #1677 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whites Creek High School often compared to?
Whites Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hume - Fogg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whites Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Whites Creek High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Whites Creek High School?
730 students attend Whites Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Whites Creek High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Whites Creek High School offer ?
Whites Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whites Creek High School part of?
Whites Creek High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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