For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 737 students in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Memphis are Hollis F. Price Middle College and Soulsville Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more 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 100% 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 South Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN include Hollis F. Price Middle College and Soulsville Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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