Below Average
#1626 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cordova High School
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Cordova, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1800 Berryhill RD, Cordova, TN 38016
- Math 16% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cordova High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cordova High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,719
Median home value
$261,700
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis School of Excellence CordovaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Archon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 8–12 | 2.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| First Assembly Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #153 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cordova High School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cordova High School
Cordova High School is a public high school in Cordova, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 2,194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
What's said publicly about Cordova High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cordova High School
What grades does Cordova High School serve?
Cordova High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cordova High School?
Cordova High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cordova High School rank in TN?
Cordova High School ranks #1,626 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cordova High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cordova High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cordova High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cordova High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Cordova High School a charter school?
No, Cordova High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cordova High School a Title I school?
No, Cordova High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (901) 416-4312
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38016)
- 44,390
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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