For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,044 students in 38116, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38116, TN 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38116 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, 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 38116, TN Public High Schools (2026)
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 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
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 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Gr: 9-12
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 6-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Gr: K-7 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38116, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38116, TN include Whitehaven High School, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
How many public high schools are located in 38116?
5 public high schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 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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