Martin Luther King Jr School vs Pearl-Cohn High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,280 students
Pearl-Cohn High
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
526 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville, Tennessee | Pearl-Cohn High Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 321 | #305 of 321 |
| National rank | #361 of 16,910 | #16870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,280 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 7.5% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 2.9).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 7.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 7.5%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 526.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King Jr School better than Pearl-Cohn High?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr School ranks higher (88.1 vs 2.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Martin Luther King Jr School and Pearl-Cohn High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr School: 1,280. Pearl-Cohn High: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr School and Pearl-Cohn High rank in Tennessee?
Martin Luther King Jr School is 4th of 321 and Pearl-Cohn High is 305th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).