Summary:
There is one elementary school in zip code 37052: Montgomery Central Elementary School, serving grades PK–5 in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools district. This school is a clear standout, ranking 114th out of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools for the 2025–2026 school year, placing it in the top 11% statewide. It has held an 89th-percentile ranking for three consecutive years, showing consistent excellence rather than a one-year fluke.
Academically, Montgomery Central Elementary outperforms both its district and the state in every subject and every grade level tested. In English Language Arts, 65.3% of students are proficient, compared to 42.3% for the district and 40.6% for the state. Math proficiency is 62.4%, well above the district’s 42.1% and the state’s 43.0%, while Science proficiency reaches 69.9%, versus 53.5% for the district and 46.9% for the state. The school’s strongest relative performance is in ELA, where it exceeds state averages by nearly 25 percentage points. Third grade is exceptionally strong, particularly in Science (79.3% proficient) and Math (72.0%). There is a mild dip in upper grades—4th grade Math drops to 54.8% and 5th grade ELA falls to 59.1%—but these numbers still remain above district and state comparisons.
Attendance is another major strength. The chronic absenteeism rate at Montgomery Central Elementary is just 6.9%, far lower than the district’s 15.1% and the state’s 18.3%. This suggests a positive school climate and strong family engagement, likely contributing to academic success. Per-student spending is $13,506. While data on free/reduced lunch and student-teacher ratio are not reported, the available metrics paint a picture of a high-performing, stable school that is a standout even within an above-average district. For parents in the Cunningham area, Montgomery Central Elementary offers consistently strong academics, low absenteeism, and a track record of excellence across multiple years.
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