For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,358 students in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whitehaven are Whitehaven High School, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Whitehaven High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Whitehaven, Memphis, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehaven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Career Technology Center
Vocational School
3746 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8186
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8186
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN include Whitehaven High School, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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