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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,441 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%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 1,600 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%).
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
1,441 students
1,600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
(23-24 School Year Data)
(23-24 School Year Data)
85 teachers
(23-24 School Year Data)
(23-24 School Year Data)
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#964 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
416
432
Grade 10 Students
356
373
Grade 11 Students
352
407
Grade 12 Students
317
388
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
30%
34%
% White
41%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%