Cheatham County operates 14 public schools serving 5,833 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 4 elementary, 4 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,451 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cheatham County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,582 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.8% local, 56.7% state, and 15.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,074 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #117 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 299.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.1% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools.
Cheatham County school enrollment varies 40× across entities
Cheatham County school enrollment ranges from 17 students (lowest) to 672 students (highest), a spread of 655 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Cheatham County student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Cheatham County is typically wider than the Cheatham County-aggregate figure suggests.
Cheatham County chronic absenteeism rate is 25.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Cheatham County is typically wider than the Cheatham County-aggregate figure suggests.
Cheatham County has 14 schools, including 4 elementary, 4 high, 6 other. Total enrollment is 5,833 students.
How much does Cheatham County spend per student?
Cheatham County spends $10,582 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #117 in Tennessee.
What is the average teacher salary in Cheatham County?
The average teacher salary in Cheatham County is $59,074 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Cheatham County?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cheatham County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Cheatham County?
Cheatham County students are 84.1% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Cheatham County?
Cheatham County has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #117 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.