For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,060 students in 37036, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 37036, TN are Creek Wood High School, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy and New Directions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 37036 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 37036, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 37036 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creek Wood High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37036, TN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creek Wood High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3499 Highway 47 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
New Directions Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 37036, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 37036, TN include Creek Wood High School, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy and New Directions Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 37036?
3 public high schools are located in 37036.
What is the racial composition of students in 37036?
37036 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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