Cheatham Co Central vs Jackson Central Merry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheatham Co Central
Ashland City · Public high · Grades 9–12
514 students
Jackson Central Merry High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Cheatham Co Central Ashland City, Tennessee | Jackson Central Merry High School Jackson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #250 of 321 | – |
| National rank | #16513 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 514 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Ashland City | Jackson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheatham Co Central is the larger school with 514 students compared with 507.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheatham Co Central better than Jackson Central Merry High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheatham Co Central and Jackson Central Merry High School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Ashland City and Jackson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheatham Co Central: 514. Jackson Central Merry High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheatham Co Central and Jackson Central Merry High School rank in Tennessee?
Cheatham Co Central is 250th of 321 and Jackson Central Merry High School is unranked among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).