Best Schools in Montgomery County, TN
Montgomery County, TN has 60 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 37 elementary) serving 42,310 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Montgomery County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, TN
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 105 Students
2. Rossview High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2030 Students
3. Clarksville High
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
4. Montgomery Central High
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
5. Stewart Co High School
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Stewart County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
6. West Creek High
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1755 Students
7. Northwest High
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1456 Students
8. Northeast High
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
9. Kenwood High
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1291 Students
10. Jo Byrns High School
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Robertson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 559 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, TN
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rossview Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1022 Students
2. Richview Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1104 Students
3. Kirkwood Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
4. Montgomery Central Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
5. West Creek Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1172 Students
6. New Providence Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1058 Students
7. Northeast Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
8. Kenwood Middle
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1121 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, TN
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spanish Immersion @ Barksdale
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 218 Students
2. Sango Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 895 Students
3. East Montgomery Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
4. Montgomery Central Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
5. Carmel Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
6. Cumberland Heights Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
7. Woodlawn Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
8. Rossview Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1261 Students
9. Moore Magnet Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
10. Oakland Elementary
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, TN has a total population of 220,069 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montgomery County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montgomery County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, TN
How many schools are in Montgomery County, TN?
Montgomery County, TN has 60 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 42,310 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 60 schools in Montgomery County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Montgomery County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
3 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Clarksville (38)
- Cunningham (3)
- Woodlawn (1)
School districts (1)
- Montgomery County (42 schools)