PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL
Peabody High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Trenton school district, located in Trenton, TN with about 391 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Peabody High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Peabody High School, located in Trenton, Tennessee, serves as a central educational institution for the Gibson County Special School District. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-oriented environment, reflecting the values of the surrounding rural Gibson County area.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Peabody High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are integral to the school's culture, aiming to build leadership, school spirit, and social development among the student body. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact Peabody High School at (731) 855-2601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Trenton, TN with about 391 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Trenton
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 25.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 391 students
- White
- 66.2%
- Black or African American
- 26.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.