Kingsbury High School, also known as Kingsbury Middle/High School, is a public high school in Memphis, Tennessee and a part of Shelby County Schools. It was previously in Memphis City Schools. In 2018 the SCS administration suspended principal Terry Ross, accusing him of misconduct.
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, Kingsbury 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,383 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingsbury High School serves the eastern part of Memphis, TN, covering an approximate area of 13.3 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingsbury High School's student population of 1,383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,383 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
78 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kingsbury High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsbury High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1655 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsbury High School's ranking?
Kingsbury High School is ranked #1655 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kingsbury High School often compared to?
Kingsbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingsbury High School?
The graduation rate of Kingsbury High School is 69%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Kingsbury High School?
1,383 students attend Kingsbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kingsbury High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Kingsbury High School offer ?
Kingsbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingsbury High School part of?
Kingsbury High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Kingsbury High School located?
Kingsbury High School is located in the Berclair neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Berclair.
School Reviews
5 10/11/2025
Kingsbury High School is an amazing school in the community; the staff is so caring for all of the kids here. It is a very diverse school for students, with student from many different countries and languages. They hold Community Events for students and parents, food truck days for incentives, senior activities, many sports, clubs for everyone, and an Optional Program themed in Global Health. there are Honors classes, a career center with Career classes, Dual Enrollment Classes and Concurrent Enrollment classes for students to gain college credit.
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