For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,867 students in 38118, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38118, TN are Shrine School, Oakhaven High School and Memphis School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38118 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38118, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38118 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memphis School Of Excellence, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38118, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Oakhaven High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Ladbrook Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2300
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Memphis Virtual School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Grades: 4-12
| 333 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sheffield High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Sheffield Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2370
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wooddale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5151 Scottsdale
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2440
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Invictus Academy At Airways
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 321-2500
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 321-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheffield Career Technology Center
Vocational School
4350 Chuck Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2340
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
38118, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
3001 S Goodlett St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2510
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2510
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2514
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2514
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38118, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38118, TN include Shrine School, Oakhaven High School and Memphis School Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 38118?
9 public high schools are located in 38118.
What is the racial composition of students in 38118?
38118 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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