For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,597 students in 38117, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38117, TN are White Station High School and Overton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38117 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38117, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38117 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Station High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38117, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,935 students
Rank: #22.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon School
Special Education School
310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38117, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38117, TN include White Station High School and Overton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38117?
3 public high schools are located in 38117.
What is the racial composition of students in 38117?
38117 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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