Below Average
#1622 of 1,786 schools in TN
Pearl-cohn High
High School · Davidson County
904 26th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
4.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
4.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,622 of 1,786
In Nashville
#97 of 118
public schools
In district
#127 of 154
Davidson County
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About Pearl-cohn High
Pearl-cohn High is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County. Pearl-cohn High serves approximately 545 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Pearl-cohn High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,622 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Pearl-cohn High show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- TN avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Pearl-cohn High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
84% of students at Pearl-cohn High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Pearl-cohn High — Students at Pearl-cohn High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Pearl-cohn High Compares
See how Pearl-cohn High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
904 26th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pearl-cohn High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Martin Luther King Jr School (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hume - Fogg High (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, The Academy at Old Cockrill (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCHRADER LANE CHILD CARE CENTER Nashville | 0.7 mi | — |
| Head Middle Nashville | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE - MIDTOWN Nashville | 0.9 mi | — |
| Moses McKissack Middle Nashville | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| Park Avenue Elementary Nashville | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Jones Elementary Nashville | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| John Early Middle Nashville | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Hull-Jackson Elementary Nashville | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education Nashville | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Eakin Elementary Nashville | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 2.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Cockrill Elementary Nashville | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| The Academy at Old Cockrill Nashville | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux Nashville | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| West End Middle Nashville | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Hume - Fogg High Nashville | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,682
Median Home Value
$417,200
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
Population
20,204
College Educated
49.5%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
30.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bolton High Arlington, TN | 4.1 |
| Central High School Wartburg, TN | 4.1 |
| Houston Co High School Erin, TN | 4.1 |
| Westwood High Memphis, TN | 4.1 |
| Happy Valley High School Elizabethton, TN | 4.0 |
| Whites Creek High Whites Creek, TN | 4.0 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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%
- Phone
- (615) 329-8150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
Resources & Links
District
Davidson County- District Enrollment
- 80,468
- Schools in District
- 162
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,808
- District Rank
- #127 of 154
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