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Northwest High School vs. West Creek High School

Should you attend Northwest High School or West Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Northwest High School
800 Lafayette Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
West Creek High School
1210 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 1,654 students in grades 9-12, West Creek 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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 and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,432 students
1,654 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
85 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1011 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#964 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
90%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Creek High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
429
430
Grade 10 Students
371
462
Grade 11 Students
310
371
Grade 12 Students
322
391

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
30%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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