Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Cheatham Co Central 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 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheatham Co Central's student population of 514 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Because learning matters'
School Rankings
Cheatham Co Central ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheatham Co Central is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
5%
20%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheatham Co Central's ranking?
Cheatham Co Central is ranked #1068 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cheatham Co Central often compared to?
Cheatham Co Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore High School, Harpeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheatham Co Central?
The graduation rate of Cheatham Co Central is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cheatham Co Central?
514 students attend Cheatham Co Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cheatham Co Central students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cheatham Co Central offer ?
Cheatham Co Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheatham Co Central part of?
Cheatham Co Central is part of Cheatham County School District.
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