Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Hollis F. Price Middle College 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollis F. Price Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hollis F. Price Middle College's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Hollis F. Price Middle College 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 Hollis F. Price Middle College is 0.17, 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
#885 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
91%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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 Hollis F. Price Middle College's ranking?
Hollis F. Price Middle College is ranked #885 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hollis F. Price Middle College?
The graduation rate of Hollis F. Price Middle College is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hollis F. Price Middle College?
105 students attend Hollis F. Price Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hollis F. Price Middle College students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollis F. Price Middle College?
Hollis F. Price Middle College has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hollis F. Price Middle College offer ?
Hollis F. Price Middle College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollis F. Price Middle College part of?
Hollis F. Price Middle College is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hollis F. Price Middle College located?
Hollis F. Price Middle College is located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 11 other public schools located in South Memphis.
School Reviews
5 5/3/2011
This is the best school in America and 3 of my children have attended here. 100% graduation rate. Best children. Strong discipline. Made AYP every year with 100% in most subjects.
2 9/1/2010
Thie is the worst school in America and I will never let my children go here.
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