Summary:
Zip code 38128 in Memphis, Tennessee is served by two high schools—Craigmont High School (grades 9–12, 968 students) and Raleigh-Egypt High School (grades 6–12, 725 students)—both part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, a district ranking in the bottom 3% of Tennessee districts.
The most striking finding is the math divide between these two neighboring schools. Raleigh-Egypt posts exceptional Algebra I proficiency at 43.8%, more than 2.4 times the district rate and above the state average, while Craigmont manages just 7.5%—a 36.3-point gap. Raleigh-Egypt is also strong in Geometry (39.8% vs. 27.7% district) and has risen to 268th in the state rankings, far ahead of Craigmont at 342nd. Craigmont, however, has its own bright spots: its English II proficiency (44.6%) tops both the district (39.5%) and Raleigh-Egypt (24.3%), and its graduation rate (86.2%) beats Raleigh-Egypt (80.1%) and the district (84.1%).
Both schools face serious challenges with chronic absenteeism—Craigmont at 59.1% and Raleigh-Egypt at 41.4%, compared to 18.3% statewide—and dropout rates well above the state's 6.7%. Interestingly, per-pupil spending is nearly identical ($13,392 vs. $13,296), yet outcomes differ dramatically, suggesting attendance and school-level practices matter more than funding alone. Raleigh-Egypt's US History scores also fell sharply from 47.1% to 18.0% in one year, a reminder that single-year results should be viewed cautiously. While neither school consistently exceeds state averages, Raleigh-Egypt proves strong math achievement is possible even in a low-performing district.
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