Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Cheatham Co Central ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheatham Co Central's student population of 581 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheatham Co Central ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheatham Co Central is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
82%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheatham Co Central's ranking?
Cheatham Co Central is ranked #1021 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cheatham Co Central often compared to?
Cheatham Co Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore High School, Harpeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheatham Co Central?
The graduation rate of Cheatham Co Central is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cheatham Co Central?
581 students attend Cheatham Co Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cheatham Co Central students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheatham Co Central?
Cheatham Co Central has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheatham Co Central offer ?
Cheatham Co Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cheatham Co Central part of?
Cheatham Co Central is part of Cheatham County School District.
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