Photo: GatewayPolitics · CC BY-SA 4.0Pegram’s public schools score below 64% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Pegram, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pegram’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 67 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pegram’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,180 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Pegram’s grade
C+: better than 36% of Tennessee school districts. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pegram, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Pegram
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Grades PK–4 · 201 students
1st grade in Pegram
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Grades PK–4 · 201 students
2nd grade in Pegram
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Grades PK–4 · 201 students
3rd grade in Pegram
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Grades PK–4 · 201 students
4th grade in Pegram
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Grades PK–4 · 201 students
Pegram’s public schools are run by Cheatham County School District, which also serves Ashland City, Kingston Springs and Pleasant View. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Pegram vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Pegram’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pegram | C+ | Cheatham County |
| Kingston Springs | C+ | Cheatham County |
| Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government | — | — |
Every school in Pegram
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Pegram’s schools
Are Pegram’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Pegram children attend score below 64% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pegram in?
Cheatham County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,451 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Pegram kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Sycamore High School, Cheatham Co Central, Harpeth High School and Riverside Academy.
What is Pegram’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Cheatham County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Pegram spend per student?
$11,180 in Cheatham County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Pegram families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pegram → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.