For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 724 students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Orange Mound is Melrose High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Melrose High School, with 60-64% 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 Orange Mound, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2870 Deadrick Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5974
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5974
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN include Melrose High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Orange Mound, 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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