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Cheatham County

Tennessee · Public School District
14
Schools
5,833
Students
$10,582
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cheatham County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 5,833 students across 14 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,582 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheatham Middle School05–08582
Harpeth Middle School05–08438
Sycamore Middle School05–08650
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheatham Co Central09–12581
Cheatham County Virtual School09–1217
Harpeth High School09–12533
Sycamore High School09–12712
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Riverside AcademyKG–1222
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,582-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
28%
State
56.6%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal
15.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,833
Students
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,582, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,833 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cheatham County?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cheatham County spend per student?
Cheatham County spends $10,582 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Cheatham County?
No, Cheatham County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cheatham County serve?
Cheatham County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cheatham County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cheatham County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.