Peabody High School is a public high school in Trenton, Tennessee, operated by the Trenton Special School District for grades 9–12. The school mascot is The Golden Tide and school colors are black and gold. The Trenton campus of Dyersburg State Community College is adjacent to the Peabody campus.
Serving 319 students in grades 9-12, Peabody 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peabody High School's attendance zone covers the entire Trenton, TN school district, encompassing approximately 112.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peabody High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Peabody High School's student population of 319 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peabody 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 Peabody High School is 0.51, 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
#1245 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
20%
20%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody High School's ranking?
Peabody High School is ranked #1245 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Peabody High School often compared to?
Peabody High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton Middle School, Trenton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peabody High School?
The graduation rate of Peabody High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Peabody High School?
319 students attend Peabody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Peabody High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Peabody High School offer ?
Peabody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peabody High School part of?
Peabody High School is part of Trenton School District.
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