Clarksville High

Summary:

Clarksville High is a public high school in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Montgomery County school district, which is ranked 55 out of 139 districts in the state, Clarksville High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee.

Clarksville High's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages on state assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.2% of 10th graders at Clarksville High were proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 47.6% for Montgomery County and 36.5% for the state. The school also excels in English II, Algebra II, and US History. Notably, Clarksville High's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Clarksville High outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Sycamore High School in the Cheatham County district, the quality of education in the broader region appears to be relatively high. However, Clarksville High stands out as an exemplary institution, consistently delivering strong academic outcomes for its diverse student population and earning high rankings among Tennessee high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 151 Richview RD
       Clarksville, TN  37043-4723


(931) 648-5690

District: Montgomery County

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,818 Help


Feeder schools for Clarksville High:

Elementary:    Barksdale Elementary
    East Montgomery Elementary
    Sango Elementary
Middle:    Richview Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  1,576

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
African American:
16.1%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clarksville High ranks better than 81.9% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd 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 69.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clarksville 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 Student population at Clarksville High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), African American (16.1%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarksville High is 20.1. 7 high schools in the Montgomery County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarksville High is $9,818, which is the 4th highest among 8 high schools in the Montgomery County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clarksville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarksville High 71st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Clarksville 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 Clarksville High

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Rank History for all students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 81.96 35th 267 86.9%
2011 71.80 70th 273 74.4%
2012 69.17 96th 269 64.3%
2013 61.23 104th 285 63.5%
2014 53.00 135th 296 54.4%
2015 79.79 28th 300 90.7%
2016 72.48 52nd 351 85.2%
2017 79.90 18th 273 93.4%
2018 74.05 43rd 341 87.4%
2019 76.73 38th 342 88.9%
2021 59.52 89th 347 74.4%
2022 66.56 73rd 358 79.6%
2023 67.19 69th 384 82.0%
2024 69.74 71st 392 81.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.59 4th 159 97.5%
2021 44.11 57th 125 54.4%
2022 72.53 11th 151 92.7%
2023 60.92 28th 154 81.8%
2024 61.01 35th 183 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.86 49th 308 84.1%
2019 66.74 48th 302 84.1%
2021 73.18 30th 317 90.5%
2022 53.20 111th 322 65.5%
2023 53.67 108th 330 67.3%
2024 53.05 123rd 337 63.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.48 41st 337 87.8%
2021 57.59 97th 340 71.5%
2022 60.67 95th 350 72.9%
2023 61.64 97th 366 73.5%
2024 70.31 69th 365 81.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.73 5th 14 64.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.66 40th 329 87.8%
2021 60.02 87th 332 73.8%
2022 69.80 54th 349 84.5%
2023 71.26 54th 359 85.0%
2024 65.69 85th 366 76.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.66 32nd 47 31.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 28th 199 85.9%
2019 69.02 26th 187 86.1%
2021 68.70 27th 208 87.0%
2022 56.08 62nd 222 72.1%
2023 60.91 59th 239 75.3%
2024 51.57 93rd 240 61.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.88 40th 159 74.8%
2019 69.46 26th 153 83.0%
2021 66.97 33rd 180 81.7%
2022 68.58 33rd 189 82.5%
2023 64.54 41st 202 79.7%
2024 64.89 41st 209 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Clarksville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.20 45th 307 85.3%
2019 77.08 41st 301 86.4%
2021 61.73 65th 306 78.8%
2022 66.10 67th 312 78.5%
2023 70.81 57th 325 82.5%
2024 71.56 59th 326 81.9%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, August 15, 2014

Open Quote I can't write a very detailed review due to limited space, but I just want to say that I highly recommend CHS if you are looking for a high school in CMCSS. This is my third year at Clarksville High School, and I am so glad this is where I get to make my high school memories. The teachers are very friendly, intelligent, helpful, and it's very obvious how much they love their students. CHS offers many different courses (including AP and Dual-Enrollment), sports, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities. You can see the school spirit as soon as you enter the door. CHS has lots of different events from Homecoming Week to the ultimate frisbee competition to movie nights to tailgating to Lip Syncs to Field Day. These aren't even a quarter of the events CHS has throughout the year. There are so many opportunities to bond with your fellow Wildcats. There are all different types of people at CHS- preppy, jocks, country, hipster, "nerdy", etc. Everyone tends to be one big family and gets along great. If you want more information, check out the CHS website or the CHS Instagram and Twitter accounts (WildcatHAPPS). Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, February 27, 2011

Open Quote the school doesnt have many choices for to take forign language... in other states there are like 10-15 different type to choose from(the east side of america) The school's level and course are regular and honors in Clarksville high school. but in the other parts of usa has Regular, honors and GT/AP. I think the schools in TN should have GT(Gifted and Talented) classes too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clarksville High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 931 270 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1215
1989 980 257 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1247
1990 939 257 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1216
1991 976 263 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1259
1992 990 267 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1277
1993 1000 282 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1312
1994 937 300 13 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
1995 1217 146 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1376
1996 1217 146 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1376
1997 1166 182 8 12 1 n/a n/a -26 1343
1998 932 329 27 47 4 n/a n/a 0 1339
1999 1109 228 18 28 2 n/a n/a 1 1386
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1568 1568
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1444 1444
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1192 1192
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1192 1192
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1259 1259
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1366 1366
2006 1082 266 30 40 2 n/a n/a 0 1420
2007 1091 272 31 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1432
2008 1099 283 32 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1465
2009 1034 264 28 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1378
2010 954 276 35 50 5 n/a n/a 0 1320
2011 923 263 31 69 3 2 23 0 1314
2012 978 276 24 78 4 5 24 0 1389
2013 987 213 20 77 4 6 30 0 1337
2014 969 214 23 71 5 4 42 0 1328
2015 962 199 27 80 3 3 68 0 1342
2016 939 199 31 95 1 3 65 0 1333
2017 933 208 44 113 0 2 65 0 1365
2018 977 194 37 111 1 3 63 0 1386
2019 942 209 29 125 3 4 71 0 1383
2020 955 208 33 116 3 4 88 0 1407
2021 1003 233 28 147 3 3 106 0 1523
2022 969 213 35 193 3 5 111 0 1529
2023 984 229 29 206 2 2 109 0 1561
2024 967 254 23 217 3 3 109 0 1576

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 Clarksville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1215 67.0 18.1 n/a
1989 1247 64.0 19.4 n/a
1990 1216 64.0 19.0 n/a
1991 1259 66.0 19.0 n/a
1992 1277 66.0 19.3 n/a
1993 1312 66.0 19.9 n/a
1994 1281 68.0 18.8 n/a
1995 1376 75.0 18.3 n/a
1996 1376 75.0 18.3 n/a
1997 1343 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1339 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1386 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1568 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1444 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1192 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1192 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1259 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1366 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1420 67.0 21.2 n/a
2007 1432 71.0 20.2 21.9
2008 1465 73.4 20.0 23.6
2009 1378 72.2 19.1 23.8
2010 1320 71.2 18.5 29.2
2011 1314 73.2 17.9 28.8
2012 1389 67.5 20.5 30.5
2013 1337 70.3 19.0 28.1
2014 1328 69.3 19.1 28.2
2015 1342 70.0 19.1 30.3
2016 1333 70.0 19.0 31.4
2017 1365 68.5 19.9 n/a
2018 1386 67.7 20.4 n/a
2019 1383 70.1 19.7 n/a
2020 1407 69.8 20.1 28.9
2021 1523 76.0 20.0 n/a
2022 1529 78.7 19.4 n/a
2023 1561 82.4 18.9 n/a
2024 1576 78.0 20.1 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 Clarksville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1215 67.0 18.1 n/a
1989 1247 64.0 19.4 n/a
1990 1216 64.0 19.0 n/a
1991 1259 66.0 19.0 n/a
1992 1277 66.0 19.3 n/a
1993 1312 66.0 19.9 n/a
1994 1281 68.0 18.8 n/a
1995 1376 75.0 18.3 n/a
1996 1376 75.0 18.3 n/a
1997 1343 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1339 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1386 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1568 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1444 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1192 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1192 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1259 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1366 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1420 67.0 21.2 n/a
2007 1432 71.0 20.2 21.9
2008 1465 73.4 20.0 23.6
2009 1378 72.2 19.1 23.8
2010 1320 71.2 18.5 29.2
2011 1314 73.2 17.9 28.8
2012 1389 67.5 20.5 30.5
2013 1337 70.3 19.0 28.1
2014 1328 69.3 19.1 28.2
2015 1342 70.0 19.1 30.3
2016 1333 70.0 19.0 31.4
2017 1365 68.5 19.9 n/a
2018 1386 67.7 20.4 n/a
2019 1383 70.1 19.7 n/a
2020 1407 69.8 20.1 28.9
2021 1523 76.0 20.0 n/a
2022 1529 78.7 19.4 n/a
2023 1561 82.4 18.9 n/a
2024 1576 78.0 20.1 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarksville High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $309 (3.6%) $8,015 (92.2%) $8,696
2020 $288 (3.2%) $8,284 (93.0%) $8,907
2021 $580 (6.8%) $7,741 (90.1%) $8,589
2022 $914 (9.9%) $7,924 (86.0%) $9,217
2023 $812 (8.3%) $8,581 (87.4%) $9,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarksville High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 342 High schoolsRanks 69th of 384 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Clarksville High)23.716.5
 7.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Montgomery County)1814.5
 3.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Clarksville High)48.246.8
 1.4%
   9th Grade English I (Montgomery County)39.436.3
 3.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade English II (Clarksville High)14.310.3
 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 (Clarksville High)8059.4
 20.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (Montgomery County)6743.2
 23.8%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Clarksville High)81.277.6
 3.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery County)58.548.1
 10.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade US History (Clarksville High)36.417.6
 18.8%
   10th Grade US History (Montgomery County)15.517
 1.5%
   10th Grade US History (Tennessee)15.324.9
 9.6%
10th Grade English II (Clarksville High)64.468.9
 4.5%
   10th Grade English II (Montgomery County)52.258
 5.8%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Clarksville High)46.229.9
 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 (Clarksville High)22.421.4
 1%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Montgomery County)2118.3
 2.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Clarksville High)51.447.2
 4.2%
   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 (Clarksville High)22.215.8
 6.4%
   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 (Clarksville High)35.431.9
 3.5%
   All Grades Algebra II (Montgomery County)2723
 4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Clarksville High)50.945.4
 5.5%
   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 (Clarksville High)47.845.8
 2%
   All Grades English I (Montgomery County)3936.1
 2.9%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Clarksville High)62.464.4
 2%
   All Grades English II (Montgomery County)49.354.1
 4.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Clarksville High)47.434.7
 12.7%
   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 Students13831561
 12.9%
African American209229
 9.6%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2929
Hispanic125206
 64.8%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White942984
 4.5%
Two or More Races71109
 53.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarksville High

Clarksville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barksdale Elementary
Elementary : East Montgomery Elementary
Elementary : Sango Elementary
Middle : Richview Middle

Students at Clarksville High are 61% White, 16% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,576 students attended Clarksville High.

Clarksville High ranks 71st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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