For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,760 students in Cheatham County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cheatham County, TN are Cheatham County Virtual School, Sycamore High School and Harpeth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheatham County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cheatham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cheatham County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harpeth High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cheatham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheatham County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 Old Clarksville Pike
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5013
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Harpeth High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 E Kingston Springs
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Cheatham Co Central
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cub Cir
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Cheatham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheatham County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheatham County, TN include Cheatham County Virtual School, Sycamore High School and Harpeth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheatham County?
5 public high schools are located in Cheatham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cheatham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheatham County include: Harpeth High School vs. Cheatham Co Central, Sycamore High School vs. Cheatham Co Central, Cheatham Co Central vs. Sycamore High School
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