For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 10,966 students in Clarksville, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarksville, TN are Rossview High School, Clarksville High School and Cmcss K-12 Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Clarksville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Clarksville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cmcss K-12 Virtual School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Clarksville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rossview High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1237 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 553-2070
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 553-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Richview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5690
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 1,576 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Gr: K-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Northeast High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
430 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
2702 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 472-8043
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 472-8043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
601 College St, Marks Bldg
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-1350
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-1350
Gr: 11-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarksville, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarksville, TN include Rossview High School, Clarksville High School and Cmcss K-12 Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarksville?
10 public high schools are located in Clarksville.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksville?
Clarksville public high schools minority enrollment is 58% 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 Clarksville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarksville 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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