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Best New Pathways Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,776 students in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN.

The top-ranked public high schools in New Pathways are Central High School and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN public high schools have an score of 2% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).

the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN public high school have a of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 96% 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 New Pathways, Memphis, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Central High School

Magnet School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
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306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500

Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

B. T. Washington High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
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715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240

Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN?

The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN include Central High School and B. T. Washington High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis?

2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis?

the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).