For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 611 students in Ashland City, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Ashland City, TN are Cheatham County Virtual School, Cheatham Co Central and Riverside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland City, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Ashland City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Ashland City, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cheatham Co Central, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ashland City, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheatham County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cheatham Co Central
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cub Cir
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Ashland City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Gr: K-2 | 269 students
102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ashland City, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Ashland City, TN include Cheatham County Virtual School, Cheatham Co Central and Riverside Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Ashland City?
3 public high schools are located in Ashland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland City?
Ashland City public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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