Germantown High School

7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,765 students in grades 9-12, Germantown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Germantown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Germantown High School's student population of 1,765 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,765 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Germantown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1275 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Germantown High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Germantown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Germantown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Germantown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Germantown High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Germantown High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Germantown High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Germantown High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Germantown High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Germantown High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Germantown High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Germantown High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Germantown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Germantown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germantown High School's ranking?
Germantown High School is ranked #1275 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Germantown High School often compared to?
Germantown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston High School, Collierville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Germantown High School?
The graduation rate of Germantown High School is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Germantown High School?
1,765 students attend Germantown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Germantown High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Germantown High School?
Germantown High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Germantown High School offer ?
Germantown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Germantown High School part of?
Germantown High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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