For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 615 students in 38111, TN.
The top ranked public high school in 38111, TN is East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38111 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38111, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38111 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38111, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
38111, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Gr: 7-12
Leadership Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Gr: K-5
703 South Greer
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students
3311 Kimball Av
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38111, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38111, TN include East High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38111?
1 public high schools are located in 38111.
What is the racial composition of students in 38111?
38111 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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