For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 611 students in Ashland City, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashland City, TN are Cheatham County Virtual School, Cheatham Co Central and Riverside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland City, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Ashland City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Ashland City, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cheatham Co Central, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ashland City, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheatham County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cheatham Co Central
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cub Cir
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Ashland City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Gr: K-2 | 269 students
102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ashland City, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashland City, TN include Cheatham County Virtual School, Cheatham Co Central and Riverside Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Ashland City?
3 public high schools are located in Ashland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland City?
Ashland City public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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