For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,451 students in Cheatham County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Cheatham County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
5,451 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cheatham County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Graduation Rate
84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,863 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,325 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$67 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,863
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,325
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cheatham County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
166 West Kingston Springs Rd
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-9060
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-9060
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
West Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3120 Highway 12 North
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
(615) 792-5167
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
(615) 792-5167
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2625 Church St
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5035
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5035
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
East Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Bearwallow Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Harpeth Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Harpeth View Trl
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2293
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2293
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Ashland City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 Old Clarksville Pike
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5013
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Old Clarksville Pike
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8852
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8852
Gr: 5-8 | 672 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Harpeth High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 E Kingston Springs
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4552 Dogwood Ln
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6637
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6637
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Cheatham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Scoutview Dr
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334
Gr: 5-8 | 502 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheatham County School District?
Cheatham County School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,451 students.
What is the rank of Cheatham County School District?
Cheatham County School District is ranked #72 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheatham County School District?
84% of Cheatham County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Cheatham County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,325 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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