For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 799 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Midtown are Compass Community School Midtown Campus and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high, 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN include Compass Community School Midtown Campus and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis 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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