For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,430 students in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Richwood is Southwind High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwind 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwind High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7900 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-4141
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis, TN include Southwind High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Richwood, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Richwood, 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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