East High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38111 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#156 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#14566 of 16,910 nationally
About East High
East 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 583 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 156th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (39th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 583.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; East High ranks 26th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- 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 East High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cornerstone Prep - Lester
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354 students · 1.3 km away
Lester Prep
Memphis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
204 students · 1.3 km away
University Middle School
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 1.7 km away
University High School
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
280 students · 1.7 km away
Exceptional Children Special Placements
Memphis · Public other · Grades PK–12
551 students · 2.0 km away
Arrow Academy of Excellence
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
76 students · 2.1 km away
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students · 2.3 km away
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students · 2.4 km away
Campus School
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 2.4 km away
Middle College High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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L N STEM Academy
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588 students
Sale Creek Middle / High School
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Camden Central High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is East High a good school?
East High has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #156 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 East High rank in Tennessee?
East High ranks #156 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #14566 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East High?
East High had 583 students in 2025.
Is East High a elementary school or a high school?
East High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.