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 23%), 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 78%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westwood High School, with 85-89% 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
658 Wmitchell Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8174
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8174
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
1591 Pennsylvania Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: K-12
| 711 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
38109, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
3966 Sewanee Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 628-6635
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 628-6635
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
5132 Jonetta St
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8163
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8163
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
4900 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8170
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
430 Ivan Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3146
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3146
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
260 Joubert
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 614-7360
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 614-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
322 King Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-8198
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-8198
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
778 Parkrose Av
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8020
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8020
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
3966 Sewanee Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8206
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8206
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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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