Peabody High School

2069 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382

319 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

319

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peabody High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	38
Black	65
Asian	3
Two or More	4

White
209 (65.5%)
Black
65 (20.4%)
Hispanic
38 (11.9%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Trenton
Phone:	(731)855-2601
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 102