Top Rankings
Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 39,345 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
44 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
39,345 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
2,179 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
25%
21%
% White
45%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,702 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$387 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$382 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,838
$11,979
Spending / Student
$9,702
$11,478
Best Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spanish Immersion Barksdale
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1920 Madison St, C/o Spanish I
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sango Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3585 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-4093
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-4093
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Rossview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Cardinal Ln
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Gr: PK-5 | 1,231 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
East Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Mcadoo Creek Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4925 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Woodlawn Rd
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Rossview Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2265 Cardinal Ln
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 920-6150
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 920-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Cherry Blossom Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Gr: PK-5 | 1,173 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Richview Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 Memorial Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5620
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
West Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Gr: PK-5 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Needmore Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2623 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Montgomery Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3955 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Barkers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 Little Bobcat Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Montgomery Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3941 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1770 Hazelwood Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 S Liberty Church Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Byrns Darden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ringgold Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
West Creek Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Gr: 6-8 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
St. Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Old Russellville Pike
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
New Providence Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Burt Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Bailey St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5630
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5630
Gr: 3-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3535.
Minglewood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District manages 44 public schools serving 39,345 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District is ranked #62 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County School District?
45% of Montgomery County School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery County School District?
Montgomery County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Montgomery County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,702 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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