For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,082 students in 38122, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38122, TN are Memphis Rise Academy and Kingsbury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38122 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memphis Rise Academy, with 85-89% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kingsbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1270 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Kingsbury Career Technology Center
Vocational School
1328 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Gr: 9-12
38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38122, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38122, TN include Memphis Rise Academy and Kingsbury High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38122?
3 public high schools are located in 38122.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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