For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,363 students in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Colonial Acres is Overton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Overton High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN include Overton High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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