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Middle College High

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Middle College High ranks 58 th of 389 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 389 Tennessee High Schools

Better than 85% of Tennessee high schools

Summary

Middle College High is a public high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 333 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Despite the district's low ranking, Middle College High has consistently performed among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past and fluctuating between 4-star and 5-star ratings in recent years.

The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with Middle College High students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and across Tennessee on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, over 50% of Middle College High students were proficient or better in Algebra II, compared to just 18.4% in the district and 34.6% statewide. Similarly, the school's Biology I proficiency rate was 64.2%, far exceeding the district's 26.9% and the state's 45.7%.

What sets Middle College High apart is its ability to provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment that supports the success of all students, regardless of their background. The school ranks among the top 12-14 high schools in Tennessee for the performance of African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, earning 5-star ratings in these subgroups. This achievement is particularly noteworthy, as these student populations often face significant educational barriers in the district and state. The school's consistent high performance and focus on equity make it a potential model for other schools, both within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and beyond.

304

Students ?

24.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,873

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104-5556

(901) 416-4550

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.4%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Tennessee average (55% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Tennessee high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Tennessee average (86%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg23%

Tennessee avg40%

58^th of 389

Tennessee public high schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 42High Schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools

135^th of 139Memphis-Shelby County Schools among Tennessee districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	75.0	58 of 389	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	34 of 392	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	78.2	39 of 384	89.8%	★★★★★
2022	67.5	64 of 358	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	58.9	92 of 347	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	63 of 342	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	32 of 341	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	53.0	110 of 273	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	91.6	8 of 351	97.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	12 of 233	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	5 of 240	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	8 of 239	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.9	13 of 222	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	74.1	19 of 208	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	83.9	10 of 187	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	8 of 199	96.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	49 of 365	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	33 of 365	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	76.2	42 of 366	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	64.4	76 of 350	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	65.6	55 of 340	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	71.0	50 of 337	85.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2024	28.7	8 of 9	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	9 of 11	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	57.4	11 of 20	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	89.4	10 of 324	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.5	12 of 337	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	81.1	14 of 330	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	87.4	11 of 322	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	77.2	19 of 317	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	74.4	27 of 302	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	1 of 308	99.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Tennessee percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	70 of 368	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	41 of 366	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	34 of 359	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	70.6	49 of 349	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	59.3	89 of 332	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	58.4	93 of 329	71.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+12 vs school

African American (2025)95th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)87th percentile~ school

Male (2025)81st percentile-4 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2024)11th percentile-80 vs school

By subject vs Tennessee (2024-2025) ?

English II84%+29 vs state

Biology I64%+18 vs state

English I52%+12 vs state

Algebra II51%+17 vs state

Geometry48%+12 vs state

Algebra I23%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)				TNReady English Language Arts (2025)				TNReady Algebra I (2025)		TNReady Algebra II (2025)					TNReady Biology I (2025)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2025)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2025)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2025)			TNReady US History (2025)			TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady English II (2025)		TNReady Geometry (2025)				TNReady Science (2025)				TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middle College High	Public	9-12	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4550	333	14	24.5		6 (1.8%)	304 (91.3%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	75	58^th of 389 public high schools	85.1%		82.5	34^th of 392 public high schools	91.3%	24									23.1	23.1		78.9	40.4		51.3	66.1			64.2												51.6	51.6	83.6	83.6	40.0	48.1		48.5									$15,873	$1,017	$13,676
Compass Community School Midtown Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	61 N. McLean BLVD	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 276-1221	356	31	11.6		10 (2.8%)	115 (32.3%)	221 (62.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	37.8	229^th of 389 public high schools	41.1%		33.2	263^rd of 392 public high schools	32.9%	34									10.5	10.5			20.9		21.8			37.2	37.5										30.6	30.3	15.2	15.2	54.5	54.5		32.1		31.7									$13,992	$1,421	$12,205
Melrose High	Public	9-12	2870 Deadrick Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5974	710	40	17.8		6 (0.8%)	617 (86.9%)	69 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	7.5	382^nd of 389 public high schools	1.8%					(n/a)												7.7		6.7			15.4	13.5	12.2												5.3	5.0	17.3	16.7													$13,353	$1,462	$11,129
East High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3206 Poplar Ave	Memphis	38111	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-6160	615	43	14.2		81 (13.2%)	420 (68.3%)	63 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.8%)	72.2	67^th of 389 public high schools	82.8%		79.9	39^th of 392 public high schools	90.1%	28									23.1	22.9	92.3	53.8	27.4		43.2	72.6	44.8		61.1										72.4	72.4	60.5	60.5	79.0	79.0	62.9	33.3		41.0									$14,791	$1,083	$12,822
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	306 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4500	1,300	79	16.4		45 (3.5%)	1,086 (83.5%)	99 (7.6%)	13 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.2%)	22.1	317^th of 389 public high schools	18.5%		20.3	324^th of 392 public high schools	17.3%	7									11.5	11.1		32.4	10.0		14.7	63.2	20.6	10.5	31.8											6.1	20.9	20.9	44.7	43.6	42.1	9.9	21.4	13.1									$12,857	$1,348	$10,898
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High	Public, Charter	6-12	1254 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 333-1580	696	48	14.4		1 (0.1%)	633 (90.9%)	47 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	16.1	342^nd of 389 public high schools	12.1%		18.7	330^th of 392 public high schools	15.8%	12	19.4	9.1	28.6	18.6	20.8	10.2	10.3	13.4	7.1	7.1		7.7	5.8		5.4	33.3	13.7		18.1									21.1	38.5	24.2	18.4	18.4	39.6	39.1		7.6		11.5	22.2	12.4	25.0	19.4	38.0	21.6	34.7	30.8	$17,299	$1,623	$15,310
University High School	Public	9-12	330 Fogelman DR	Memphis	38152	Shelby County	University Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 678-4200	0																		(n/a)																																															$10,999	$248	$10,647
Crosstown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1365 Tower AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 401-5505	499	36	13.7		153 (30.7%)	266 (53.3%)	57 (11.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	54.9	150^th of 389 public high schools	61.4%		57.4	133^rd of 392 public high schools	66.1%	17																	38.7		37.6	14.3	14.3	92.3	25.5	33.6	80.0	28.6	39.5				31.2	31.2	71.0	71.0													$14,982	$1,175	$13,440
Hamilton High	Public	9-12	1363 E Person Ave	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7838	647	32	20.4		1 (0.2%)	592 (91.5%)	34 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	5.2	388^th of 389 public high schools	0.3%		10.2	366^th of 392 public high schools	6.6%	22																		7.4	5.5														9.4	8.5													$14,949	$2,304	$11,585
Soulsville Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	1115 College ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 261-6366	656	59	11.0		1 (0.2%)	633 (96.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	20	322^nd of 389 public high schools	17.2%		24.5	307^th of 392 public high schools	21.7%	15	17.1	14.9	17.7	16.6	14.0	12.6	14.6	13.8								13.2	18.8		14.7				20.2	20.2	60.0	6.5	16.9				10.5	10.5	40.4	40.0					19.8	27.1	14.3	20.3	15.9	43.8	30.9	29.7	$18,101	$1,463	$15,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle College High

What is the racial makeup of Middle College High?

Students at Middle College High are 91% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Middle College High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 304 students attended Middle College High.

Is Middle College High a good school?

Middle College High ranks 58^th of 389 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Middle College High in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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