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Cheatham County

Tennessee · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Cheatham County clocks in around 5,451 students across 14 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Cheatham County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,451
-826 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 90%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
5,451
NCES CCD
Median income
$89,852
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
2,184 students
Middle
3
1,606 students
High
4
1,644 students
Combined / other
1
17 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cheatham County Public Schools
5,451 students · 1 district in Cheatham County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cheatham County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
10%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.4% under 18

Test scores in Cheatham County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 12 schools in Cheatham County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sycamore Middle SchoolPleasant ViewMiddle05-08672·
Sycamore High SchoolPleasant ViewHigh09-12635·
Pleasant View ElementaryPleasant ViewElementaryPK-04566·
Cheatham Co CentralAshland CityHigh09-12514·
Cheatham Middle SchoolAshland CityMiddle05-08502·
Harpeth Middle SchoolKingston SpringsMiddle05-08432·
Harpeth High SchoolKingston SpringsHigh09-12425·
Ashland City ElementaryAshland CityElementaryPK-04424·
East Cheatham ElementaryAshland CityElementaryPK-04369·
Kingston Springs ElementaryKingston SpringsElementaryPK-04316·
West Cheatham ElementaryChapmansboroElementaryPK-04308·
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet SchoolPegramElementaryPK-04201·
Cheatham County Virtual SchoolAshland CityHigh09-1270·
Riverside AcademyAshland CityCombinedKG-1217·

Cities in Cheatham County

Ashland City6 schoolsKingston Springs3 schoolsPleasant View3 schoolsChapmansboro1 schoolPegram1 school

About Cheatham County

Cheatham County is a rural-scale Tennessee county of about 41,829 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 5,451 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $89,852, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 46% noticeably above the Tennessee median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Cheatham County comprises 6 elementary schools (2,184 students), 3 middle schools (1,606), 4 high schools (1,644), and 1 combined or other schools.

Cheatham County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,451 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cheatham County has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,277 students to 5,451. Over that span, Cheatham County added 1 school, going from 13 to 14. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 90% to 84%.

On allk12, the community for Cheatham County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County, Tennessee has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,451 students.
How many high schools are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County, Tennessee has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,644 students.
How many middle schools are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County, Tennessee has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,606 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County, Tennessee has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,184 students.
What is the largest school district in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County Public Schools is the largest school district in Cheatham County, serving approximately 5,451 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County has roughly 41,829 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cheatham County?
Median household income in Cheatham County is $89,852, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cheatham County?
Approximately 26.6% of adults 25 and older in Cheatham County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the racial makeup of Cheatham County?
Cheatham County residents are approximately 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Cheatham County is owner-occupied?
Cheatham County has about 17,449 housing units, of which roughly 81.5% are owner-occupied.

Cheatham County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data