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Cheatham Co Central

1 Cub CIR, Ashland City, TN 37015Cheatham County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
581
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
6% vs nat'l
$10,582
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
26% vs nat'l
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
13% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
17% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 581 students in grades 09–12 in Ashland City, Tennessee.
26% below average funding
District spends $10,582 per pupil, 26% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cheatham Co Central is a large high in Ashland City, Tennessee, serving grades 09–12 with 581 students. The district invests $10,582 per student — 26% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Cheatham Co Central

581
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution292 male · 289 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
82%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470057000228

Academic Outcomes at Cheatham Co Central

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37015

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,582Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,582
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,656
Student Support$2,011
Administration$1,270
Operations$1,587
Other$1,058
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,582 spent per student, an estimated $4,688 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
28%
State government
56.6%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,582/student, 26% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyCheatham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (615)792-5641
NCES ID: 470057000228
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ashland City seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1 Cub CIR, Ashland City, TN 37015
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.