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#1205 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cheatham Co Central
High School · Cheatham County · Ashland City, TN
A Cheatham County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Cub CIR, Ashland City, TN 37015
- Math 22% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cheatham Co Central score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cheatham Co Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,848
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Riverside AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Sycamore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Harpeth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cheatham County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheatham Co Central is listed in Cheatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheatham Co Central
Cheatham Co Central is a public high school in Ashland City, TN, part of Cheatham County, serving approximately 553 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheatham Co Central
What grades does Cheatham Co Central serve?
Cheatham Co Central serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cheatham Co Central?
Cheatham Co Central has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Co Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheatham Co Central is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheatham Co Central rank in TN?
Cheatham Co Central ranks #1,205 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cheatham Co Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheatham Co Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cheatham Co Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheatham Co Central has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cheatham Co Central a charter school?
No, Cheatham Co Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheatham Co Central a Title I school?
No, Cheatham Co Central is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (615) 792-5641
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37015)
- 19,547
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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