Pearl throughout its history within the confines of segregation has been an illustrious school. It has been one of the leaders in the educational landscape. Not only in Nashville, but also throughout the nation. The late former J.C. Hulls said it was one of the first comprehensive high schools in Nashville, and it certainly competed nationally. It was in the realm of schools such as Dunbar in Washington. It was recognized nationally. It had a very dedicated faculty. The students that came out were represented in many fields, ministry, music, religion, law, business, and education. You name it, the graduates of Pearl High School are there.