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Montgomery County

Tennessee · Public School District
42
Schools
37,762
Students
$12,015
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.3%
Graduation Rate
+7.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Montgomery County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 37,762 students across 42 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,015 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (42)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barkers Mill ElementaryPK–05975
Barksdale ElementaryPK–05496
Burt Elementary03–05354
Byrns Darden ElementaryPK–05536
Carmel ElementaryPK–05647
Cumberland Heights ElementaryPK–05592
East Montgomery ElementaryPK–05715
Glenellen ElementaryPK–051,002
Hazelwood ElementaryPK–05924
Kenwood ElementaryPK–05687
Liberty ElementaryPK–05804
Minglewood ElementaryPK–05744
Montgomery Central ElementaryPK–05476
Moore Magnet ElementaryPK–05490
Norman Smith ElementaryPK–05566
Northeast ElementaryPK–05868
Oakland ElementaryPK–051,170
Pisgah ElementaryPK–05971
Ringgold ElementaryPK–05801
Rossview ElementaryPK–051,261
Sango ElementaryKG–05895
Spanish Immersion @ BarksdaleKG–05218
St. Bethlehem ElementaryPK–02504
West Creek ElementaryPK–051,053
Woodlawn ElementaryPK–05737
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kenwood Middle06–081,121
Montgomery Central Middle06–08806
New Providence Middle06–081,058
Northeast Middle06–081,026
Richview Middle06–081,104
Rossview Middle06–081,022
West Creek Middle06–081,172
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clarksville High09–121,561
CMCSS Adult High School09–1297
Kenwood High09–121,291
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University11–12105
Montgomery Central High09–121,056
Northeast High09–121,728
Northwest High09–121,456
Rossview High09–122,030
West Creek High09–121,755
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CMCSS K-12 Virtual SchoolKG–12888
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,015-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
33%
State
48.0%
Local (property tax)
33.3%
Federal
18.7%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
42
Schools
37,762
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.3%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 42 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,015, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has 42 public schools, serving a total of 37,762 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montgomery County?
The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montgomery County spend per student?
Montgomery County spends $12,015 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Montgomery County?
No, Montgomery County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Montgomery County serve?
Montgomery County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montgomery County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montgomery County is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.