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Harpeth High School

High School · Cheatham County · Kingston Springs, TN

A Cheatham County high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

170 E Kingston Springs, Kingston Springs, TN 37082

  • Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$10,231
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Harpeth High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
ELA
62%
2015
ELA
42%
2016
ELA
42%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Harpeth High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average696/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,301

Median home value

$358,200

Median rent

$1,275/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arch AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–122.0 mi22Compare →
Cheatham Co CentralEnrollment path unverified5.69–12Not available553Compare →
Cheatham County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.29–12Not available38Compare →
Riverside AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cheatham County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#10 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

Harpeth High School is listed in Cheatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harpeth High School

Harpeth High School is a public high school in Kingston Springs, TN, part of Cheatham County, serving approximately 480 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,335 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harpeth High School

What grades does Harpeth High School serve?

Harpeth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harpeth High School?

Harpeth High School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpeth High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harpeth High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harpeth High School rank in TN?

Harpeth High School ranks #1,335 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Harpeth High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harpeth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Harpeth High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harpeth High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Harpeth High School a charter school?

No, Harpeth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harpeth High School a Title I school?

No, Harpeth High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cheatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 37082)
5,564
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
42.4
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 37082; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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