Serving 1,295 students in grades 9-12, Kingsbury 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingsbury High School's student population of 1,295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1670 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
62%
14%
Black
29%
21%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
67%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsbury High School's ranking?
Kingsbury High School is ranked #1670 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kingsbury High School often compared to?
Kingsbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingsbury High School?
The graduation rate of Kingsbury High School is 67%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kingsbury High School?
1,295 students attend Kingsbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kingsbury High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsbury High School?
Kingsbury High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kingsbury High School offer ?
Kingsbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kingsbury High School part of?
Kingsbury High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kingsbury High School located?
Kingsbury High School is located in the Berclair neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Berclair.
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