Serving 374 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Pleasant High School serves the southwest part of Mount Pleasant, TN, covering an area of approximately 99.6 square miles. Within this zone, most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Pleasant High School's student population of 374 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Pleasant High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1280 out of 1,728 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Pleasant High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant High School?
374 students attend Mt Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mt Pleasant High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mt Pleasant High School offer ?
Mt Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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