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 34 public elementary schools serving 28,146 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Tennessee.
Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
44 Schools
1,500 Schools
# Students
39,345 Students
719,413 Students
# Teachers
2,179 Teachers
48,388 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.61
# American Indian Students
121 Students
1,225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
735 Students
15,029 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,543 Students
106,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
15%
# Black Students
9,909 Students
149,772 Students
% Black Students
25%
21%
# White Students
17,794 Students
410,765 Students
% White Students
45%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
245 Students
856 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,998 Students
35,256 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
704
29,574
# Students in K Grade:
3,014
74,511
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,080
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,152
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,994
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,109
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,957
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,004
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,888
70,062
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,933
69,763
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,193
5,469
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,950
5,392
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,619
4,910
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,748
4,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spanish Immersion Barksdale
(Math: 80-89% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Rossview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Cardinal Ln
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Grades: PK-5
| 1,231 students
Rank: #33.
Sango Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3585 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-4093
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-4093
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
Rank: #44.
East Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Mcadoo Creek Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4925 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Woodlawn Rd
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #88.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #1010.
Rossview Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2265 Cardinal Ln
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 920-6150
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 920-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #1212.
Richview Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Memorial Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5620
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Cherry Blossom Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Grades: PK-5
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1414.
West Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1515.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Needmore Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #1616.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2623 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Grades: PK-5
| 930 students
Rank: #1717.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Grades: K-12
| 793 students
Rank: #1818.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1770 Hazelwood Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Grades: PK-5
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1919.
Montgomery Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3941 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-2575
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #2020.
Barkers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 Little Bobcat Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #2121.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
849 S Liberty Church Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #2323.
Byrns Darden Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2424.
West Creek Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 503-3288
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #2525.
New Providence Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5655
Grades: 6-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #2626.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 498 students
Rank: #2727.
Minglewood Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #2828.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ringgold Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 854 students
Rank: #2929.
Burt Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Bailey St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5630
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5630
Grades: 3-5
| 360 students
Rank: #3030.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Peachers Mill Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #3131.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #3232.
Norman Smith Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #3333.
Kenwood Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 E Pine Mountain Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2080
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: n/an/a
2700 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 342-8937
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 342-8937
Grades: 6-8
| 1,153 students
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