Best public high schools in the Memphis metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Memphis metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Memphis metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Brighton High School

- Location: Tipton County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,142 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#24. Marion High School

- Location: Marion School District, AR
- Enrollment: 850 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#23. City University School of Independence

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 14 (3:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B-

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#22. Byhalia High School

- Location: Marshall County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 479 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#21. Munford High School

- Location: Tipton County School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,195 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#20. Compass Community School Midtown Campus

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 331 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#19. Horn Lake High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,361 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#18. Hollis F. Price Middle College High School

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 79 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#17. Lake Cormorant High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 969 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#16. Southaven High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,850 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#15. Middle College High School

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 311 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#14. Medical District High School

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 99 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#13. Memphis Rise Academy

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 766 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#12. Bartlett High School

- Location: Bartlett City Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 2,851 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#11. East High School

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 568 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#10. Center Hill High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,075 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#9. Hernando High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,419 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#8. Arlington High School

- Location: Arlington Community Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 2,063 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#7. Crosstown High

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 473 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. DeSoto Central High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,995 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#5. Olive Branch High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,117 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. Houston High School

- Location: Germantown Municipal School District, TN
- Enrollment: 1,938 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Collierville High School

- Location: Collierville Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 2,836 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Lewisburg High School

- Location: DeSoto County School District, MS
- Enrollment: 1,275 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. White Station High School

- Location: Shelby County Schools, TN
- Enrollment: 1,840 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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