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#1631 of 1,786 schools in TN

Whites Creek High

High School · Davidson County · Whites Creek, TN

A Davidson County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7277 Old Hickory BLVD, Whites Creek, TN 37189

  • Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism54.9%

Students at Whites Creek High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 14% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
20%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Whites Creek High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,577

Median home value

$357,700

Median rent

$1,082/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37189; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jonathan Edwards Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–122.8 mi194Compare →
Jonathan Edwards Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–122.8 mi202Compare →
Republic High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.69–123.2 mi624Compare →
Hunters Lane HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–123.7 mi1,394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#128 of 154
District spending per student
$17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whites Creek High is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whites Creek High

Whites Creek High is a public high school in Whites Creek, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 616 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,631 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whites Creek High

What grades does Whites Creek High serve?

Whites Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Whites Creek High?

Whites Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whites Creek High?

The student-teacher ratio at Whites Creek High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whites Creek High rank in TN?

Whites Creek High ranks #1,631 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Whites Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?

Whites Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Whites Creek High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whites Creek High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Whites Creek High a charter school?

No, Whites Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Whites Creek High a Title I school?

No, Whites Creek High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 37189)
3,591
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
43
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37189; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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