Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Pearl-cohn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Pearl-cohn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Pearl-cohn High School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Pearl-cohn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl-cohn High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1745 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
90%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Pearl-cohn High School is ranked #1745 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pearl-cohn High School often compared to?
Pearl-cohn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hume - Fogg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl-cohn High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl-cohn High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pearl-cohn High School?
604 students attend Pearl-cohn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pearl-cohn High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl-cohn High School?
Pearl-cohn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pearl-cohn High School offer ?
Pearl-cohn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl-cohn High School part of?
Pearl-cohn High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Pearl-cohn High School located?
Pearl-cohn High School is located in the Hadley And Washington neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 3/10/2018I believe that this school is one of the best kept secrets in Nashville. The teachers are excellent and committed to the success of every students. Pearl-Cohn has a strong and positive culture with both students and staff and welcomes parents as partners. I have been really pleased with the experience that my child has had here and would recommend this school to anyone.2 9/26/2007I THINK PEARL COHN IS DEFICIENT IN QUALITY TEACHERS THAT HAVE A A PASSION FOR TEACHING BUT MORE A PENCHANT FOR DISPARIGING REMARKS TO STUDENTS. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THESE TEACHERS ARE COGNIZANT OF THE NEGATIVE IMPACT THEY HAVE THE STUDENTS. THIS BEHVIOR BY THE TEACHERS IS INDICATIVE OF THE LOW NUMBERS OF GRADUATING SENIORS . IT IS A REAL TRAVESTYReview Pearl-cohn High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I believe that this school is one of the best kept secrets in Nashville. The teachers are excellent and committed to the success of every students. Pearl-Cohn has a strong and positive culture with both students and staff and welcomes parents as partners. I have been really pleased with the experience that my child has had here and would recommend this school to anyone.
I THINK PEARL COHN IS DEFICIENT IN QUALITY TEACHERS THAT HAVE A A PASSION FOR TEACHING BUT MORE A PENCHANT FOR DISPARIGING REMARKS TO STUDENTS. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THESE TEACHERS ARE COGNIZANT OF THE NEGATIVE IMPACT THEY HAVE THE STUDENTS. THIS BEHVIOR BY THE TEACHERS IS INDICATIVE OF THE LOW NUMBERS OF GRADUATING SENIORS . IT IS A REAL TRAVESTY
Review Pearl-cohn High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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