Enrollment
105
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, TN
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
Federal NCES profile for Middle College @ Austin Peay State University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470303002158
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 105
- students enrolled
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College @ Austin Peay State University ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle College @ Austin Peay State University compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University is a small high school in Clarksville, Tennessee, enrolling 105 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Tennessee schools and 72% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Tennessee schools, with 105 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 105 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarksville's high schools, it stands alongside West Creek High (1,600 students): Middle College @ Austin Peay State University is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students) and Clarksville High (1,530 students) alongside Middle College @ Austin Peay State University.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Middle College @ Austin Peay State University compares
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 72% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Middle College @ Austin Peay State University is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Middle College @ Austin Peay State University.
$10,208
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Middle College @ Austin Peay State University Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle College @ Austin Peay State University's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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
Clarksville High
Standard public school
1,530 students 18.7:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
How many students attend Middle College @ Austin Peay State University?
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University has 105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College @ Austin Peay State University?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College @ Austin Peay State University is 26.3:1, which is 72% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle College @ Austin Peay State University?
The largest demographic group at Middle College @ Austin Peay State University is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College @ Austin Peay State University?
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle College @ Austin Peay State University rank among high schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College @ Austin Peay State University ranks #3 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.
Is Middle College @ Austin Peay State University a good school?
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Middle College @ Austin Peay State University, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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