- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Pearl-Cohn High
Federal NCES profile for Pearl-Cohn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318001924
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl-Cohn High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #11 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 526
- students enrolled
Pearl-Cohn High has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl-Cohn High ranks #11 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Pearl-Cohn High shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 470318001924 · Nashville, TN High · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Pearl-Cohn High shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Pearl-Cohn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 526
Pearl-Cohn High
526 students
What this shows Pearl-Cohn High reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl-Cohn High compares
Pearl-Cohn High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
98.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Pearl-Cohn High is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl-Cohn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl-Cohn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Nashville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Overton High
Standard public school
1,942 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mcgavock High
Standard public school
1,844 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hunters Lane High
Standard public school
1,414 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro High
Standard public school
1,224 students 18:1 students per teacher
Hillwood High
Standard public school
1,123 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Glencliff High School
Standard public school
1,013 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl-Cohn High
How many students attend Pearl-Cohn High?
Pearl-Cohn High has 526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl-Cohn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl-Cohn High is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl-Cohn High?
The largest demographic group at Pearl-Cohn High is African American at 88.2% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl-Cohn High?
Pearl-Cohn High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearl-Cohn High rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl-Cohn High ranks #11 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Pearl-Cohn High, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.