Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Fairley 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairley High School's student population of 480 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Fairley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairley High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1744 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairley High School's ranking?
Fairley High School is ranked #1744 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fairley High School often compared to?
Fairley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Fairview High School, Cordova High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairley High School?
The graduation rate of Fairley High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairley High School?
480 students attend Fairley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fairley High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairley High School?
Fairley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairley High School offer ?
Fairley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairley High School part of?
Fairley High School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairley High School located?
Fairley High School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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