Cordova High School is a public high school located in Cordova, Tennessee, United States, within unincorporated Shelby County, to the east of the city of Memphis, and is also part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. It is previously a Memphis City School district campus.
Serving 2,194 students in grades 9-12, Cordova High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cordova High School's student population of 2,194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Green
School Rankings
Cordova High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
59%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova High School's ranking?
Cordova High School is ranked #1198 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cordova High School often compared to?
Cordova High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordova High School?
The graduation rate of Cordova High School is 85%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cordova High School?
2,194 students attend Cordova High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cordova High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cordova High School offer ?
Cordova High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordova High School part of?
Cordova High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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