Cheatham County School District
School District · Ashland City, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#81 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,231
$1,180 vs Tennessee median
District size
5,629 students
Larger than Tennessee median
About Cheatham County
Cheatham County is a Ashland City, Tennessee school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 5,629 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $10,231 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Cheatham County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kingston Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Cheatham County students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cheatham County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cheatham County with test data.
Schools in Cheatham County
14 schools Elementary Schools 6
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Ashland City
- Total Enrollment
- 5,629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 347
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County has 14 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cheatham County?
The average composite rating for Cheatham County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County spends $10,231 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheatham County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cheatham County is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cheatham County?
Kingston Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cheatham County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Cheatham County?
Across schools in Cheatham County with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cheatham County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Cheatham County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Cheatham County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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