For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,617 students in Cheatham County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheatham County, TN are Harpeth Middle School, Sycamore Middle School and Cheatham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheatham County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheatham County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheatham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Cheatham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cheatham County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheatham County, TN include Harpeth Middle School, Sycamore Middle School and Cheatham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheatham County?
4 public middle schools are located in Cheatham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cheatham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cheatham County include: Harpeth Middle School vs. Cheatham Middle School, Cheatham Middle School vs. Sycamore Middle School, Cheatham Middle School vs. Harpeth Middle School
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