For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,078 students in Cordova, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cordova, TN are Cordova High School, Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova and Mt. Pisgah Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordova, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cordova have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cordova, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cordova High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Cordova, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cordova High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Berryhill Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-4312
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-4312
Grades: 9-12
| 2,194 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Grades: 6-9
| 522 students
Cordova, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Grades: 5-8
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cordova, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cordova, TN include Cordova High School, Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova and Mt. Pisgah Middle/high.
How many public high schools are located in Cordova?
3 public high schools are located in Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova?
Cordova public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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