Best Schools in Cheatham County, TN
Cheatham County, TN has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,204 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Cheatham County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cheatham County, TN
The top high schools in Cheatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harpeth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
2. Sycamore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
3. Cheatham Co Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
4. Cheatham County Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cheatham County, TN
The top middle schools in Cheatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sycamore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 650 Students
2. Cheatham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
3. Harpeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cheatham County, TN
The top elementary schools in Cheatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingston Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students
2. East Cheatham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 393 Students
3. West Cheatham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
4. Pleasant View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
5. Ashland City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 443 Students
6. Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cheatham County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cheatham County, TN has a total population of 41,072 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cheatham County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cheatham County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cheatham County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cheatham County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cheatham County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cheatham County, TN
How many schools are in Cheatham County, TN?
Cheatham County, TN has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,204 students in total.
How do schools in Cheatham County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Cheatham County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Cheatham County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cheatham County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cheatham County
5 places in Cheatham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Ashland City (6)
- Kingston Springs (3)
- Pleasant View (3)
- Chapmansboro (1)
- Pegram (1)
School districts (1)
- Cheatham County (14 schools)