For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,724 students in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in East Memphis are White Station High School and Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle College 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,935 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon School
Special Education School
310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN include White Station High School and Middle College High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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