Top 3 Best 38117 Tennessee Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,397 students in 38117, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38117, TN are White Station High School and Overton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38117 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in 38117, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38117 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Station High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 38117, TN Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #22.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon School
Special Education School
310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Grades: K-12
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 38117, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38117, TN include White Station High School and Overton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38117, TN?
3 public high schools are located in 38117, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in 38117, TN?
38117, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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