Summary:
Zip code 37143 (Pegram, Tennessee) contains exactly one public school, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School, a small PK–4 elementary school with 201 students in Cheatham County Schools.
Pegram Elementary is an improving school that stands out for strong academics and exceptional attendance. In the latest 2025–2026 school year, its math and English language arts proficiency both reached 50%, outpacing the district (43% math, 37.8% ELA) and the state (43% math, 40.6% ELA). This marks a sharp jump from the prior year, when math was 40% and ELA was just 35.7%. The school also improved its state rank from 632nd to 423rd out of about 1,019 schools, reclaiming a 3-star rating. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 7.7%, less than half the state rate of 18.3%, which likely supports the school’s momentum. Per-student spending here is $15,812, a meaningful investment for a school of its size.
There are a few areas to watch. Science proficiency (43.8%) trails the district (45.2%) and state (46.9%), particularly in 3rd grade, where only 36.7% of students are proficient. Additionally, 4th grade math (47.1%) lags well behind the district’s 60.9%, suggesting a possible transition challenge despite overall strong math scores. Because this is the only school in the zip code, families have no other public elementary option in 37143, and after 4th grade students move on to other Cheatham County schools. Overall, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is a small, focused school on a strong upward trend, excelling in literacy and math while offering a unique arts-integrated environment and outstanding attendance.
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