For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,064 students in Whites Creek, TN (there are , serving 131 private students). 89% 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 91% 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 (2025)
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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?
89% 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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