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Best Memphis Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public high schools serving 32,819 students in Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Memphis, TN are Shrine School, White Station High School and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East 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 92% 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 Memphis, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Medical District High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5688 Woodlawn Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 2,782 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Whitehaven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 students
Rank: #1111.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Oakhaven High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Ladbrook Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students
Rank: #1414.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Power Center Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students
Rank: #1616.
Memphis Business Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Southwind High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Craigmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 575 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Ridgeway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Raleigh-egypt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3970 Voltaire Ave
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4108
Gr: 6-12 | 725 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Trezevant High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 N Trezevant St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Gr: 6-12 | 651 students
Rank: #2828.
Kirby High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4080 Kirby Pkwy
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Kingsbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Manassas High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 N Manassas St
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Bluff City High School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Westwood High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4480 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Sheffield High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4315 Sheffield Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2370
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Mount Olive Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-0990
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Wooddale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5151 Scottsdale
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Memphis, TN include Shrine School, White Station High School and East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Memphis?
55 public high schools are located in Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Memphis are often viewed compared to one another?

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