One district, CMCSS, serves all of Clarksville: 38,930 students this fall. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23-27. Enrollment Center: 931-542-5078.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s registration, bus and zoning, school board and enrollment facts pages, its board-approved 2026-27 calendar (PDF) and its 2026-27 family calendar booklet (PDF).
Every public school in Clarksville, with its zone and report card: Clarksville public schools.
Every public school in Clarksville belongs to one district: the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS), which covers the whole county. It reported 38,930 students on Oct. 17, 2026, day 44 of the school year, and calls itself the seventh-largest district in Tennessee. Central office: 621 Gracey Ave., 931-648-5600.
Who to call
- CMCSS central office: 931-648-5600, questions@cmcss.net
- Enrollment Center: 931-542-5078, 430 Greenwood Ave., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
- Transportation questions: 931-358-4089 (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Bus dispatch: Liberty 931-820-1515; Operations 931-358-4224
- Pre-K: prek@cmcss.net
Which school is yours
Type your address into the district’s bus and zoning lookup, or open the elementary and middle and high school zone maps for 2026-27. Students attend their zoned school. Exceptions need a Special Request for Transfer from Student Services, or an Open Enrollment application, with a window announced each January; transfer students do not get bus service.
Buses: students in kindergarten through fifth grade qualify if they live more than 1 mile from their school, and grades 6 to 12 if more than 1.5 miles. Track buses with the district’s StopFinder app; the district warns that a bus driver shortage can delay posted times.
The schools
CMCSS runs 25 elementary schools and an early learning center, eight middle schools, eight zoned high schools, Middle College, an adult high school and a K-12 virtual school.
| Level | Students, Oct. 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 18,555 |
| Middle | 8,659 |
| High (including Middle College and adult high school) | 11,052 |
| K-12 Virtual | 664 |
| Total | 38,930 |
The largest elementary is Rossview Elementary (1,202); the largest middle school is Kirkwood Middle (1,206).
2026-27 calendar: what is left
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Staff development; no school for students |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day; no school |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Thursday, Dec. 17 | Half day; end of the second nine weeks |
| Dec. 18 to Jan. 4 | Winter break |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5 | Staff development; students return Wednesday, Jan. 6 |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no school |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day; no school |
| March 15-19 | Spring break |
| Friday, March 26 | No school |
| Wednesday, May 26 | Last day, half day for students |
| May 26-29 | Graduations |
The district says dates can change for bad weather, state testing or new laws.
Ratings and results
- Graduation rate: 95.1% for CMCSS in 2024-25, against 92.3% for Tennessee, according to the district.
- Spending: $12,404 per student in 2024-25, below the state’s $13,862, the district reports.
- Students: 56% economically disadvantaged, 27% military-connected, 17% with disabilities and 6% English learners.
- School-by-school results: test scores, growth and letter grades for every Tennessee school are on the state’s School Report Card, run by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Enrolling a new student
Start online with Parent Self Service, then take documents to your zoned school or the Enrollment Center:
- A parent or guardian’s photo ID
- The child’s birth certificate (the state-issued copy is required within 30 days)
- A Tennessee immunization record
- Two proofs of residence, such as a lease, mortgage statement, utility bill, car registration or property tax receipt
- Custody papers, if they apply
Children must be 5 by Aug. 15 to start kindergarten; CMCSS does not screen for early entry. Pre-K has its own application.
The school board
Seven members elected by district set policy; find yours with the Election Commission’s district map. Carol Berry (District 1) chairs the board and Kacie Bryant (District 2) is vice chair. Agendas and minutes are on the board’s page.
What this means for you
- New in town? Use the address lookup before you sign a lease; zones decide your school.
- Plan for Thanksgiving week off and a winter break that ends Jan. 5.
- Compare schools on the state report card, not just by size.
More guides: moving to Clarksville, Friday night football and population and growth.
Which high school zones cover each part of the city: our Clarksville neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clarksville, Tennessee, in?
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS), which serves all of Montgomery County. It had 38,930 students on Oct. 17, 2026.
How do I find my child’s zoned school in Clarksville?
Enter your address in the CMCSS bus and zoning lookup at businfo.cmcss.net, or see the district’s 2026-27 zone maps. Students must attend their zoned school unless a transfer is approved.
When is Thanksgiving break for CMCSS?
Nov. 23-27, 2026. Winter break runs Dec. 18 to Jan. 5, with students back Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027. Dec. 17 is a half day.
When is the last day of school for CMCSS in 2027?
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, a half day for students. Spring break is March 15-19, 2027.
How do I enroll in Clarksville-Montgomery County schools?
Start online through Parent Self Service at parents.cmcss.net, then bring a parent photo ID, the child’s birth certificate, a Tennessee immunization record and two proofs of address to the zoned school or the Enrollment Center at 430 Greenwood Ave. (931-542-5078).
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