For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,184 students in 38104, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38104, TN are Middle College High School, Crosstown High School and Compass Community School Midtown Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38104 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38104, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38104 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38104, TN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38104, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38104, TN include Middle College High School, Crosstown High School and Compass Community School Midtown Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 38104?
5 public high schools are located in 38104.
What is the racial composition of students in 38104?
38104 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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