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Memphis-Shelby County Schools

160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Memphis-Shelby County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 56 public high schools serving 33,655 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Tennessee.
Public High Schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Public High School in Memphis-Shelby County School have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
225 Schools
507 Schools
# Students
111,219 Students
327,116 Students
# Teachers
6,868 Teachers
21,160 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#137 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
23%
37%
21%
40%
81%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
15%
% Black
72%
20%
% White
5%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,433
$11,478

Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,935 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Medical District High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Whitehaven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1010.
Cordova High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Berryhill Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Germantown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0971
Gr: 9-12 | 1,765 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Oakhaven High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Ladbrook Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Power Center Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1818.
Memphis Business Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Southwind High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Craigmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Ridgeway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Gr: 6-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2727.
Raleigh-egypt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3970 Voltaire Ave
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4108
Gr: 6-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Trezevant High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 N Trezevant St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Bolton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3131.
Memphis Virtual School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Gr: 4-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Gr: 6-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3333.
Kirby High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4080 Kirby Pkwy
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Kingsbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Manassas High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 N Manassas St
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 225 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 111,219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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