For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,011 students in Whites Creek, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 87% 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 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Whites Creek, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alex Green Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Whites Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Whites Creek, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Drexel Prep (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4479 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Nashville Global Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4470 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
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?
87% 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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