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#1622 of 1,786 schools in TN

Pearl-cohn High

High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

904 26th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208

  • Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.6% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism84%

Students at Pearl-cohn High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 13% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Pearl-cohn High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,682

Median home value

$417,200

Median rent

$1,527/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martin Luther King JR SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.47–120.8 mi1,219Compare →
University School of NashvillePrivate · tuition7.0privateK–121.6 mi1,071Compare →
The Academy at Old CockrillEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.8 mi31Compare →
Harris-hillman Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–121.9 mi486Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#127 of 154
District spending per student
$17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pearl-cohn High is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pearl-cohn High

Pearl-cohn High is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 545 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,622 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pearl-cohn High

What grades does Pearl-cohn High serve?

Pearl-cohn High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pearl-cohn High?

Pearl-cohn High has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl-cohn High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pearl-cohn High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pearl-cohn High rank in TN?

Pearl-cohn High ranks #1,622 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Pearl-cohn High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pearl-cohn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Pearl-cohn High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl-cohn High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pearl-cohn High a charter school?

No, Pearl-cohn High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pearl-cohn High a Title I school?

No, Pearl-cohn High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 37208)
20,204
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
30.7
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 37208; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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