Public schools in Ashland City, TN
6 open public schools with an address in Ashland City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,896
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Ashland City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Ashland City, TN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,896 students, an average of 316 per school. The largest campus is Cheatham County Central School (514 students), and the largest elementary school is Ashland City Elementary School (424).
Every listed school belongs to Cheatham County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Ashland City
Elementary schools in Ashland City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Elementary School Cheatham County Schools · Magnet | PK–04 | 424 | — | |
| East Cheatham Elementary School Cheatham County Schools | PK–04 | 369 | — |
Middle schools in Ashland City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham Middle School Cheatham County Schools | 05–08 | 502 | — |
High schools in Ashland City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham County Central School Cheatham County Schools | 09–12 | 514 | — | |
| Cheatham County Virtual School Cheatham County Schools · Virtual | 09–12 | 70 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ashland City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Academy Cheatham County Schools | KG–12 | 17 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.1%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Ashland City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,896 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ashland City
How many public schools are in Ashland City, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Ashland City: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,896 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ashland City?
All listed public schools with an address in Ashland City belong to Cheatham County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ashland City?
Cheatham County Central School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ashland City, with 514 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ashland City?
No school with an address in Ashland City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Ashland City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities