For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 805 students in 38119, TN.
The top ranked public high school in 38119, TN is Ridgeway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38119 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38119, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38119 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeway High School, with 84% 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 38119, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-8820
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
38119, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38119, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38119, TN include Ridgeway High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38119?
1 public high schools are located in 38119.
What is the racial composition of students in 38119?
38119 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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