Cheatham County Schools & Education
Cheatham County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,611
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#77
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cheatham County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Cheatham County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,611 per pupil, Cheatham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cheatham County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #77 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,611
$604 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Cheatham County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Cheatham County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Cheatham County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#77
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cheatham County
Elementary to high school visible
5,833 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cheatham County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Cheatham County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cheatham County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
One Unified District for Cheatham County
Cheatham County consolidates its education into a single unified district serving 5,833 students. The infrastructure consists of 14 public schools, ranging from six elementary campuses to four high schools.
Graduation Success with Efficient Spending
The county’s 92.0% graduation rate remains five points higher than the national figure. Investment stands at $5,611 per pupil, which is lower than both the state average and the national $13,000 benchmark.
The Reach of Cheatham County Schools
Cheatham County Schools operates all 14 campuses in the area, ensuring consistent administration for the entire student body. There are no charter schools in the district, focusing resources on traditional public education.
A Countryside Feel with Growing Campuses
School life here is predominantly rural, with 10 campuses situated in countryside settings and four in town locales. Sycamore High School is the largest in the county with 712 students, while the average school size across the district is 417.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Cheatham County
Reported Enrollment
5,833
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cheatham County
14 Public Schools in Cheatham County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Record | Cheatham County | Pleasant View, 37146Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 712 |
| Sycamore Middle School | Record | Cheatham County | Pleasant View, 37146Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 650 |
| Cheatham Middle School | Record | Cheatham County | Ashland City, 37015Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 582 |
| Cheatham Co Central | Record | Cheatham County | Ashland City, 37015Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 581 |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Record | Cheatham County | Pleasant View, 37146Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 556 |
| Harpeth High School | Record | Cheatham County | Kingston Springs, 37082Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 533 |
| Ashland City Elementary | Record | Cheatham County | Ashland City, 37015Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 443 |
| Harpeth Middle School | Record | Cheatham County | Kingston Springs, 37082Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 438 |
| East Cheatham Elementary | Record | Cheatham County | Ashland City, 37015Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 393 |
| Kingston Springs Elementary | Record | Cheatham County | Kingston Springs, 37082Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 352 |
| West Cheatham Elementary | Record | Cheatham County | Chapmansboro, 37035Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 325 |
| Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School | Record | Cheatham County | Pegram, 37143Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 229 |
| Riverside Academy | Record | Cheatham County | Ashland City, 37015Town: Fringe | KG–12 | Other | 22 |
| Cheatham County Virtual School | Record | Cheatham County | Ashland City, 37015Town: Fringe | 9–12 | Virtual | 17 |
Sycamore Middle School
Cheatham County
Pleasant View, 37146 / Rural: Fringe
Pleasant View Elementary
Cheatham County
Pleasant View, 37146 / Town: Fringe
Ashland City Elementary
Cheatham County
Ashland City, 37015 / Town: Fringe
Harpeth Middle School
Cheatham County
Kingston Springs, 37082 / Rural: Fringe
East Cheatham Elementary
Cheatham County
Ashland City, 37015 / Rural: Distant
Kingston Springs Elementary
Cheatham County
Kingston Springs, 37082 / Rural: Fringe
West Cheatham Elementary
Cheatham County
Chapmansboro, 37035 / Rural: Distant
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Cheatham County
Pegram, 37143 / Rural: Fringe
Cheatham County Virtual School
Cheatham County
Ashland City, 37015 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,611
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Cheatham County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cheatham County, Tennessee?
Cheatham County consolidates its education into a single unified district serving 5,833 students. The infrastructure consists of 14 public schools, ranging from six elementary campuses to four high schools.
How do schools in Cheatham County perform academically?
The county’s 92.0% graduation rate remains five points higher than the national figure. Investment stands at $5,611 per pupil, which is lower than both the state average and the national $13,000 benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Cheatham County, Tennessee?
Cheatham County Schools operates all 14 campuses in the area, ensuring consistent administration for the entire student body. There are no charter schools in the district, focusing resources on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Cheatham County?
School life here is predominantly rural, with 10 campuses situated in countryside settings and four in town locales. Sycamore High School is the largest in the county with 712 students, while the average school size across the district is 417.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.