For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 926 students in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in North Memphis are Crosstown High School, Manassas High School and Invictus Academy At Airways. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crosstown 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 82% 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 North Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Manassas High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 N Manassas St
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3244
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Invictus Academy At Airways
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN include Crosstown High School, Manassas High School and Invictus Academy At Airways.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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