For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,878 students in 38109, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38109, TN are Westwood High School, Mitchell High School and Fairley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38109 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38109, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38109 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westwood High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38109, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4480 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8000
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
658 Wmitchell Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8174
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8174
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Fairley High School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 730-8160
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 730-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
1591 Pennsylvania Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: K-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Career Technology Center
Vocational School
3746 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8186
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8186
Gr: 9-12
38109, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Gr: PK-5
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
3966 Sewanee Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 628-6635
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 628-6635
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
5132 Jonetta St
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8163
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8163
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
4900 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8170
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
430 Ivan Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3146
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3146
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
260 Joubert
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 614-7360
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 614-7360
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
322 King Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-8198
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-8198
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38109, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38109, TN include Westwood High School, Mitchell High School and Fairley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38109?
5 public high schools are located in 38109.
What is the racial composition of students in 38109?
38109 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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