Kenwood High School is a high school located in Clarksville, Tennessee. It is part of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. It is home to the city's largest sports park, and the stadium is the largest high school/middle school stadium. Within this park are 7 soccer fields.
Serving 1,311 students in grades 9-12, Kenwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kenwood High School's student population of 1,311 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Kenwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
38%
21%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood High School's ranking?
Kenwood High School is ranked #1402 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kenwood High School often compared to?
Kenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksville High School, Northeast High School, Rossview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kenwood High School is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kenwood High School?
1,311 students attend Kenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kenwood High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenwood High School?
Kenwood High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenwood High School offer ?
Kenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenwood High School part of?
Kenwood High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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