High Schools in Cheatham County

The high schools located in Cheatham County, Tennessee, serve students in grades 9-12 and include four schools: Sycamore High School, Cheatham County Central, Harpeth High School, and Cheatham County Virtual School.

Sycamore High School and Harpeth High School stand out as the top-performing high schools in the county, consistently ranking among the best in the state and outperforming their peers on standardized tests. These schools have been rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, with Sycamore High School ranking 75th out of 374 Tennessee high schools and Harpeth High School ranking 40th.

In contrast, Cheatham County Central and Cheatham County Virtual School lag behind the other high schools in the district, with lower test scores and rankings. The racial makeup of the high schools in Cheatham County is predominantly white, ranging from 81.76% to 86.87% white students, which may suggest a lack of diversity and potential equity issues. The spending per student and student-teacher ratios are generally in line with or slightly below the state averages, which could be an area of focus for the district to ensure adequate resources and support for all students.