Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell High School serves the southwest part of Memphis, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 37 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell High School's student population of 376 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Mitchell 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 Mitchell High School is 0.06, 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
#1708 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
97%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell High School's ranking?
Mitchell High School is ranked #1708 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell High School?
The graduation rate of Mitchell High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
376 students attend Mitchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mitchell High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mitchell High School offer ?
Mitchell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell High School part of?
Mitchell High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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