Kenwood High

Summary:

Kenwood High is a public high school located in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,291. The school is part of the Montgomery County school district, which is ranked 55 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kenwood High faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with test scores lagging behind the Montgomery County and Tennessee state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.6% of 10th graders at Kenwood High were proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 47.6% in Montgomery County and 36.5% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 127th out of 300 Tennessee high schools in 2014-2015 to 307th out of 384 in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom half of high schools in the state. Kenwood High's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively better in serving special education students but struggling with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Kenwood High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (37.26%) and Hispanic (18.28%) students. The school is located in close proximity to several higher-performing high schools in the Montgomery County district, such as Rossview High and Clarksville High, which consistently rank in the top 100 schools in Tennessee. This provides an opportunity for Kenwood to learn from and collaborate with these neighboring schools to improve its own practices and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 251 E Pine Mountain RD
       Clarksville, TN  37042-8413


(931) 905-7900

District: Montgomery County

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,107 Help


Feeder schools for Kenwood High:

Elementary:    Byrns Darden Elementary
    Kenwood Elementary
    Ringgold Elementary
Middle:    Kenwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  1,291

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.3%
White:
31.2%
Hispanic:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Kenwood High ranks worse than 75.8% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 8 ranked high schools in the Montgomery County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kenwood High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kenwood High has the largest high school student body size in the Montgomery County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenwood High is $10,107, which is the 2nd highest among 8 high schools in the Montgomery County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenwood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenwood High 297th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Kenwood High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montgomery County:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County 56th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kenwood High

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Rank History for all students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 42.29 193rd 267 27.7%
2011 45.20 182nd 273 33.3%
2012 51.29 159th 269 40.9%
2013 47.95 190th 285 33.3%
2014 46.87 181st 296 38.9%
2015 61.34 127th 300 57.7%
2016 45.80 185th 351 47.3%
2017 27.05 213th 273 22.0%
2018 35.19 233rd 341 31.7%
2019 29.99 251st 342 26.6%
2021 37.15 217th 347 37.5%
2022 28.57 269th 358 24.9%
2023 24.42 307th 384 20.1%
2024 26.22 297th 392 24.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.22 152nd 159 4.4%
2019 25.06 109th 127 14.2%
2021 41.49 63rd 125 49.6%
2023 42.31 75th 154 51.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 203rd 308 34.1%
2019 38.13 190th 302 37.1%
2021 39.18 186th 317 41.3%
2022 27.22 257th 322 20.2%
2023 27.99 254th 330 23.0%
2024 21.71 286th 337 15.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.98 17th 23 26.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.38 243rd 337 27.9%
2021 34.10 226th 340 33.5%
2022 28.31 266th 350 24.0%
2023 23.00 298th 366 18.6%
2024 18.91 310th 365 15.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.59 13th 14 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.28 246th 329 25.2%
2021 34.52 222nd 332 33.1%
2022 29.56 253rd 349 27.5%
2023 27.11 268th 359 25.3%
2024 31.06 252nd 366 31.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.49 107th 199 46.2%
2019 31.60 127th 187 32.1%
2021 45.95 92nd 208 55.8%
2022 43.16 108th 222 51.4%
2023 33.86 150th 239 37.2%
2024 36.77 129th 240 46.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.20 50th 159 68.6%
2019 61.48 39th 153 74.5%
2021 38.80 104th 180 42.2%
2022 36.54 121st 189 36.0%
2023 31.36 142nd 202 29.7%
2024 40.51 117th 209 44.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Kenwood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.16 122nd 307 60.3%
2019 38.58 171st 301 43.2%
2021 49.57 119th 306 61.1%
2022 32.33 232nd 312 25.6%
2023 28.51 253rd 325 22.2%
2024 30.57 238th 326 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kenwood High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1999 548 599 59 91 3 n/a n/a -1 1299
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1370 1370
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1428 1428
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1152 1152
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1152 1152
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1152 1152
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1287 1287
2006 503 568 53 70 13 n/a n/a 0 1207
2007 536 621 43 98 8 n/a n/a 0 1306
2008 511 585 48 105 6 n/a n/a 0 1255
2009 482 554 52 98 6 n/a n/a 0 1192
2010 449 511 44 87 9 n/a n/a 0 1100
2011 432 427 30 104 8 12 59 0 1072
2012 418 409 27 101 5 10 72 0 1042
2013 376 420 28 124 3 11 74 0 1036
2014 413 424 23 124 1 6 89 0 1080
2015 409 432 16 126 1 9 96 0 1089
2016 413 434 14 136 4 9 95 0 1105
2017 435 445 13 165 8 8 92 0 1166
2018 441 507 15 176 8 6 90 0 1243
2019 414 504 14 183 9 10 101 0 1235
2020 429 515 12 210 5 9 106 0 1286
2021 437 512 12 225 2 8 125 0 1321
2022 384 501 11 222 2 9 133 0 1262
2023 403 481 11 236 2 7 151 0 1291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenwood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1299 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1370 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1428 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1152 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1152 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1152 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1287 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1207 59.2 20.4 n/a
2007 1306 72.6 18.0 38.9
2008 1255 71.6 17.5 49.1
2009 1192 73.6 16.2 51.1
2010 1100 67.6 16.2 54
2011 1072 68.8 15.5 57.6
2012 1042 65.7 15.8 59.4
2013 1036 66.8 15.5 57.9
2014 1080 64.8 16.6 58.2
2015 1089 61.0 17.8 59.2
2016 1105 59.0 18.7 64.7
2017 1166 60.8 19.1 n/a
2018 1243 64.3 19.3 n/a
2019 1235 71.2 17.3 n/a
2020 1286 61.6 20.8 66.9
2021 1321 68.0 19.4 n/a
2022 1262 66.2 19.0 n/a
2023 1291 65.2 19.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kenwood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1299 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1370 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1428 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1152 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1152 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1152 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1287 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1207 59.2 20.4 n/a
2007 1306 72.6 18.0 38.9
2008 1255 71.6 17.5 49.1
2009 1192 73.6 16.2 51.1
2010 1100 67.6 16.2 54
2011 1072 68.8 15.5 57.6
2012 1042 65.7 15.8 59.4
2013 1036 66.8 15.5 57.9
2014 1080 64.8 16.6 58.2
2015 1089 61.0 17.8 59.2
2016 1105 59.0 18.7 64.7
2017 1166 60.8 19.1 n/a
2018 1243 64.3 19.3 n/a
2019 1235 71.2 17.3 n/a
2020 1286 61.6 20.8 66.9
2021 1321 68.0 19.4 n/a
2022 1262 66.2 19.0 n/a
2023 1291 65.2 19.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenwood High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (4.1%) $8,207 (90.3%) $9,084
2020 $311 (3.4%) $8,251 (91.4%) $9,024
2021 $670 (7.5%) $7,912 (88.7%) $8,916
2022 $988 (10.3%) $8,147 (84.9%) $9,600
2023 $914 (9.0%) $8,632 (85.4%) $10,107

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenwood High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 342 High schoolsRanks 307th of 384 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Kenwood High)8.68.6
   9th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery County)1814.5
 3.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Kenwood High)2722.9
 4.1%
   9th Grade English I (Montgomery County)39.436.3
 3.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade English II (Kenwood High)5.111.5
 6.4%
   9th Grade English II (Montgomery County)9.412.8
 3.4%
   9th Grade English II (Tennessee)18.624.4
 5.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Kenwood High)32.112.9
 19.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (Montgomery County)6743.2
 23.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Kenwood High)43.428.9
 14.5%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery County)58.548.1
 10.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Kenwood High)4543.4
 1.6%
   10th Grade English II (Montgomery County)52.258
 5.8%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Kenwood High)22.46.1
 16.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Montgomery County)35.822.3
 13.5%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Kenwood High)5.97.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery County)2118.3
 2.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Kenwood High)1630
 14%
   11th Grade US History (Montgomery County)42.551.1
 8.6%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Kenwood High)7.78.1
 0.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Montgomery County)24.619.9
 4.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Kenwood High)1310.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Algebra II (Montgomery County)2723
 4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Kenwood High)14.126.9
 12.8%
   All Grades US History (Montgomery County)40.548.1
 7.6%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Kenwood High)26.622.8
 3.8%
   All Grades English I (Montgomery County)3936.1
 2.9%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Kenwood High)39.437.7
 1.7%
   All Grades English II (Montgomery County)49.354.1
 4.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Kenwood High)21.67.3
 14.3%
   All Grades Geometry (Montgomery County)38.224.5
 13.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12351291
 4.5%
African American504481
 4.6%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian1411
 21.4%
Hispanic183236
 29%
Pacific Islander107
 30%
White414403
 2.7%
Two or More Races101151
 49.5%


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Students at Kenwood High are 37% African American, 31% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

Kenwood High ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Tennessee high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,291 students attended Kenwood High.

Kenwood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Byrns Darden Elementary
Elementary : Kenwood Elementary
Elementary : Ringgold Elementary
Middle : Kenwood Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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