For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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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