Central High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38104 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#217 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#15852 of 16,910 nationally
About Central High
Central High is a public high located in Memphis, in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 217th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (28th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,331.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Central High ranks 47th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bruce Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 376 m away
Bellevue Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 381 m away
Jessie Mahan Day Care Center
Memphi · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 828 m away
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
667 students · 1.0 km away
Memphis Learning Academy
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.3 km away
Medical District High School
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students · 1.6 km away
Early Childhood Education
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.6 km away
Cummings Elementary/Middle
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
379 students · 1.8 km away
Rozelle Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students · 1.9 km away
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
373 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Rhea County High School
Evensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
The Howard School
Chattanooga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,329 students
Northeast High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Dickson County High School
Dickson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
Centennial High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,354 students
Karns High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central High a good school?
Central High has a Success Index (US) of 16.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #217 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central High rank in Tennessee?
Central High ranks #217 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #15852 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central High?
Central High had 1,331 students in 2025.
Is Central High a elementary school or a high school?
Central High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.