Top 5 Best 38116 Tennessee Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,044 students in 38116, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38116, TN are Whitehaven High School, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38116 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Whitehaven High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 38116, TN Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehaven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38116 Tennessee

38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Grades: K-7
| 239 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 38116, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38116, TN include Whitehaven High School, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
How many public high schools are located in 38116?
5 public high schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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