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Peabody High School

High School · Trenton · Trenton, TN

A Trenton high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2069 Hwy 45 Bypass, Trenton, TN 38382

  • Math 25% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,912
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Peabody High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Peabody High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,125

Median home value

$114,600

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gibson County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–124.9 mi429Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Trenton

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$10,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Peabody High School is listed in Trenton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peabody High School

Peabody High School is a public high school in Trenton, TN, part of Trenton, serving approximately 418 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peabody High School

What grades does Peabody High School serve?

Peabody High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Peabody High School?

Peabody High School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peabody High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peabody High School rank in TN?

Peabody High School ranks #1,300 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Peabody High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peabody High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Peabody High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peabody High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Peabody High School a charter school?

No, Peabody High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Peabody High School a Title I school?

No, Peabody High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gibson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 38382)
8,163
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38382; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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