For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,551 students in 38127, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38127, TN are Memphis Business Academy High School, Trezevant High School and Martin Luther King Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38127 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38127, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38127 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memphis Business Academy High School, with 90-94% 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 38127, TN Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Business Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Trezevant High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 N Trezevant St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3760
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Trezevant Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
3224 Range Line Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3800
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3800
Gr: 9-12
38127, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2342 Clifton
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pathways In Education - Tn (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-3700
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38127, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38127, TN include Memphis Business Academy High School, Trezevant High School and Martin Luther King Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38127?
4 public high schools are located in 38127.
What is the racial composition of students in 38127?
38127 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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