For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,629 students in Cheatham County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 427 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cheatham County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cheatham County, TN are Kingston Springs Elementary School, West Cheatham Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheatham County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cheatham County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cheatham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
166 West Kingston Springs Rd
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-9060
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-9060
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
West Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3120 Highway 12 North
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
(615) 792-5167
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
(615) 792-5167
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2625 Church St
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5035
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-5035
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
East Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Bearwallow Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Harpeth Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Harpeth View Trl
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2293
Kingston Springs, TN 37082
(615) 952-2293
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Ashland City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Old Clarksville Pike
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8852
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8852
Gr: 5-8 | 672 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4552 Dogwood Ln
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6637
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6637
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Cheatham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Scoutview Dr
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334
Gr: 5-8 | 502 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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 schools in Cheatham County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheatham County, TN include Kingston Springs Elementary School, West Cheatham Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheatham County?
14 public schools are located in Cheatham County.
What percentage of students in Cheatham County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cheatham County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cheatham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cheatham County include: Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School vs. Kingston Springs Elementary School, Harpeth High School vs. Cheatham Co Central, Cheatham Middle School vs. Sycamore Middle School
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