Can I use Montgomery County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Montgomery County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Montgomery County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Montgomery County?

Start with the 43 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Montgomery County Schools & Education

Name: Montgomery County, Tennessee Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Montgomery County, Tennessee

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,830

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,215

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 47/100

State Score Position

#59

of 95 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montgomery County

Measured School Summary

Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,830 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Montgomery County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

43 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #59 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.

Completion

94.0%

0.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,830

$385 below the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Montgomery County has 43 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Montgomery County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Montgomery County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 43 of 43 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#59

of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Montgomery County

Elementary to high school visible

38,773 students

Elementary 25Middle 8High 9Other 1

43 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Montgomery County is the largest listed district slice, with 43 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Montgomery County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Montgomery County, Tennessee

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Urban-Rural Educational Hub

Montgomery County manages a large-scale system of 43 schools serving 38,773 students in one of the state's fastest-growing areas. The landscape is robust, featuring 25 elementary schools and nine high schools under a single unified district.

One Unified District for Clarksville

The Montgomery County school district is the sole provider for the region's 38,773 students. There are zero charter schools currently operating, meaning the district manages all 43 campuses directly to maintain high standards across the county.

Big Schools in a Vibrant City Setting

Most students attend schools in city settings, where large campuses like Rossview High enroll over 2,030 students. With an average school size of 902, the educational experience here is energetic and offers a wide variety of extracurricular and academic paths.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Montgomery County

Reported Enrollment

38,773

43 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25

Middle8

High9

Other1

1 School District in Montgomery County

Montgomery County

Guide

43 schools

38,773 students enrolled

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43 Public Schools in Montgomery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 20 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Montgomery County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Rossview High	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37043City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,030
West Creek High	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,755
Northeast High	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37040City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,728
Clarksville High	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37043Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,561
Northwest High	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,456
Kenwood High	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,291
Rossview Elementary	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37043City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	1,261
West Creek Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,172
Oakland Elementary	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37040Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	1,170
Kenwood Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,121
Richview Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37043Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,104
New Providence Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,058
Montgomery Central High	Profile	Montgomery County	Cunningham, 37052Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,056
West Creek Elementary	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	1,053
Northeast Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37040City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,026
Rossview Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37043City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,022
Kirkwood Middle	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37043Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,011
Glenellen Elementary	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37040City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	1,002
Barkers Mill Elementary	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	975
Pisgah Elementary	Profile	Montgomery County	Clarksville, 37042City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	971

Rossview High

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37043 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,030 students

West Creek High

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,755 students

Northeast High

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37040 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,728 students

Clarksville High

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37043 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,561 students

Northwest High

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,456 students

Kenwood High

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,291 students

Rossview Elementary

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37043 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,261 students

West Creek Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,172 students

Oakland Elementary

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37040 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,170 students

Kenwood Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,121 students

Richview Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37043 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,104 students

New Providence Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,058 students

Montgomery Central High

Montgomery County

Cunningham, 37052 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,056 students

West Creek Elementary

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,053 students

Northeast Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37040 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,026 students

Rossview Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37043 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,022 students

Kirkwood Middle

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37043 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,011 students

Glenellen Elementary

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37040 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary1,002 students

Barkers Mill Elementary

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary975 students

Pisgah Elementary

Montgomery County

Clarksville, 37042 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary971 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,830

State avg $6,215

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?

Morgan County (99.0%), Henry County (98.0%), and Benton County (97.0%) currently lead Tennessee among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?

Across Tennessee counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,215. The highest current county values are Davidson County ($7,324), Williamson County ($7,061), and Benton County ($7,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County has a school score of 46/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Montgomery County?

The high school graduation rate in Montgomery County is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Montgomery County spend per student?

Montgomery County spends $5,830 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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