Cheatham County School District
School District · Ashland City, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,231
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Cheatham County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cheatham County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kingston Springs Elementary
Kingston Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Cheatham Elementary
Chapmansboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Cheatham Elementary
Ashland City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#96 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,231
$1,180 vs Tennessee median
District size
5,629 students
Larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Cheatham County ranks #96 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Cheatham County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kingston Springs Elementary (9.1/10), West Cheatham Elementary (8.2/10), and East Cheatham Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cheatham County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston Springs Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Cheatham Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | East Cheatham Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Pleasant View Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Ashland City Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cheatham Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Cheatham Co Central | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Sycamore High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Harpeth High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.0/10, Cheatham County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kingston Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cheatham County students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
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 6.0/10. 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 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cheatham County?
Across schools in Cheatham County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. 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 6.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
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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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