For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,917 students in 38106, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38106, TN are City University School Of Liberal Arts, Soulsville Charter School and The Excel Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38106 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38106, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38106 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Soulsville Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38106, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Gr: 6-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
The Excel Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1490 Norris Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 726-3100
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 726-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1363 E Person Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7838
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7838
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
38106, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Gr: 9-12
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1880 Prospect St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 870-4026
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 870-4026
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
1378 Ethlyn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7826
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7826
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Gr: 6-9 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Kansas Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
80 W. Olive St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7300
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7300
Gr: 9-12
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 577-3330
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 577-3330
Gr: PK-5
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 674-8228
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 674-8228
Gr: 2-8
1566 South Orleans
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7860
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7860
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
1895 S Orleans
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7420
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7420
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
80 W. Olive Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-1950
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-1950
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7380
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7380
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7420
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1237 College
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7884
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7884
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38106, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38106, TN include City University School Of Liberal Arts, Soulsville Charter School and The Excel Center.
How many public high schools are located in 38106?
4 public high schools are located in 38106.
What is the racial composition of students in 38106?
38106 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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