For the 2025 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 Central High School. 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 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), 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 88%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crosstown 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,300 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 696 students
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 Central High School.
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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