Cheatham Co Central vs Sheffield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 290 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
Sheffield High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
516 students
| Measure | Cheatham Co Central Ashland City, Tennessee | Sheffield High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 321 | #279 of 321 |
| National rank | #16513 of 16,910 | #16799 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 514 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Ashland City | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheatham Co Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.2 vs 6.2).
- •Cheatham Co Central does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Sheffield High is the larger school with 516 students compared with 514.
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 Sheffield High?
On the Success Index (US), Cheatham Co Central ranks higher (11.2 vs 6.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheatham Co Central and Sheffield High?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Ashland City and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheatham Co Central: 514. Sheffield High: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheatham Co Central and Sheffield High rank in Tennessee?
Cheatham Co Central is 250th of 321 and Sheffield High is 279th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).