For the 2026 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 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheatham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 672 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 502 students Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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 40% (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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