- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, TN
Clarksville High
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470303001210
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,530
- students enrolled
Clarksville High has class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville High ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Clarksville High held near 1,576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 78.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 470303001210 · Clarksville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,530 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
Clarksville High held near 1,576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 78.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Clarksville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- This school
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,238 students
What this shows Clarksville High reports 1,530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksville High compares
Clarksville High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,530 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,530
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
433
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 79 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Clarksville High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarksville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Clarksville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Creek High
Standard public school
1,600 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Rossview High
Standard public school
1,529 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest High
Standard public school
1,441 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Northeast High
Standard public school
1,335 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,238 students 19:1 students per teacher
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
Standard public school
105 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarksville High
How many students attend Clarksville High?
Clarksville High has 1,530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,561 (2022-23) → 1,576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville High is 18.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville High?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville High is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville High?
Clarksville High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarksville High rank among high schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville High ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Clarksville High, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Rossview High (1,529 students), and Northwest High (1,441 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.