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Montgomery County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Montgomery County totals about 40,243 students across 46 schools, an average of 875 per campus. Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest district. The level mix is 27 elementary, 8 middle, and 10 high schools.

7-year change in Montgomery County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
39,385
+4,544 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
44
+5 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 54%
% Hispanic
17%
was 12%
% Black
26%
was 23%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
46
1 districts
Enrollment
40,243
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,613
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
27
19,722 students
Middle
8
8,552 students
High
10
11,218 students
Combined / other
1
751 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montgomery County Public Schools
40,243 students · 1 district in Montgomery County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
63%
Hispanic
11%
Black
20%
Asian
3%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
17%
Black
26%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
31.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
32
26.8% under 18

Test scores in Montgomery County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 40 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 40 schools in Montgomery County ranked by score →

All schools (46)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West Creek HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,600·
Clarksville HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,530·
Rossview HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,529·
Northwest HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,441·
Northeast HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,335·
Kirkwood HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,293·
Kenwood HighClarksvilleHigh09-121,238·
Rossview ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-051,188·
Richview MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,174·
West Creek MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,165·
Kirkwood MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,163·
Glenellen ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-051,143·
West Creek ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-051,096·
Kenwood MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,083·
Rossview MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,076·
Northeast MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,074·
Montgomery Central HighCunninghamHigh09-121,048·
Oakland ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryKG-051,044·
New Providence MiddleClarksvilleMiddle06-081,012·
Hazelwood ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05992·
Barkers Mill ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05965·
Pisgah ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05934·
Liberty ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05866·
East Montgomery ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05836·
Ringgold ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05829·
Kirkwood Elementary SchoolClarksvilleElementaryPK-05805·
Montgomery Central MiddleCunninghamMiddle06-08805·
Kenwood ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05779·
Minglewood ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05771·
CMCSS K-12 Virtual SchoolClarksvilleCombinedKG-12751·
Sango ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryKG-05751·
Northeast ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05722·
Woodlawn ElementaryWoodlawnElementaryPK-05708·
Carmel ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05702·
Norman Smith ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05609·
Cumberland Heights ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05604·
Byrns Darden ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05547·
Montgomery Central ElementaryCunninghamElementaryPK-05518·
Barksdale ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05509·
St. Bethlehem ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-02498·
Moore Magnet ElementaryClarksvilleElementaryPK-05456·
Burt ElementaryClarksvilleElementary03-05360·
Spanish Immersion @ BarksdaleClarksvilleElementaryKG-05274·
St. Bethlehem Early Learning CenterClarksvilleElementaryPK-PK216·
Middle College @ Austin Peay State UniversityClarksvilleHigh11-12105·
CMCSS Adult High SchoolClarksvilleHigh09-1299·

Cities in Montgomery County

Clarksville42 schoolsCunningham3 schoolsWoodlawn1 school

About Montgomery County

Montgomery County is an average-sized Tennessee county of about 234,153 residents, home to 46 public schools and roughly 40,243 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,613, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 23% noticeably above the Tennessee median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Montgomery County is built around 27 elementary schools (19,722 students), 8 middle schools (8,552), 10 high schools (11,218), and 1 combined or other schools.

Montgomery County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 40,243 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 39,385 students, increased 13% from the 34,841 reported in SY 2017-18. Montgomery County now counts 44 public schools, up from 39 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 54% to 44%.

On allk12, the community for Montgomery County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Montgomery County?
There are 46 public K-12 schools in Montgomery County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 40,243.
How many high schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Tennessee has 10 public high schools, serving approximately 11,218 students.
How many middle schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Tennessee has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 8,552 students.
How many elementary schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Tennessee has 27 public elementary schools, serving approximately 19,722 students.
What is the largest school district in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County Public Schools is the largest school district in Montgomery County, serving approximately 40,243 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 234,153, with a median age of 32. About 26.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $75,613, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montgomery County?
Approximately 31.1% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County schools?
Across Montgomery County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Montgomery County?
Montgomery County residents are approximately 63% White, 11% Hispanic, 20% Black, 3% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Montgomery County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data