Serving 444 students in grades 9-12, Mt Pleasant 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Pleasant High School's student population of 444 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Pleasant High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
19%
21%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Pleasant High School's ranking?
Mt Pleasant High School is ranked #924 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mt Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mt Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Central High School, Spring Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Pleasant High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant High School?
444 students attend Mt Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mt Pleasant High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Pleasant High School?
Mt Pleasant High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt Pleasant High School offer ?
Mt Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Pleasant High School part of?
Mt Pleasant High School is part of Maury County School District.
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