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Craigmont High

High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN

A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3333 Covington Pike, Memphis, TN 38128

  • Math 11% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 59.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate59%
AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism40.3%

Students at Craigmont High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
2%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (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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The neighborhood

Where Craigmont High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High9,456/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,166

Median home value

$123,900

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

42%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–121.4 mi2,863Compare →
Memphis Rise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.06–121.9 mi755Compare →
Raleigh-egypt HighEnrollment path unverified4.36–122.6 mi733Compare →
Pleasant View SchoolPrivate · tuition9.2privatePK–122.9 mi436Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#166 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

Craigmont High is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Craigmont High

Craigmont High is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 867 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,670 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Craigmont High

What grades does Craigmont High serve?

Craigmont High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Craigmont High?

Craigmont High has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Craigmont High?

The student-teacher ratio at Craigmont High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Craigmont High rank in TN?

Craigmont High ranks #1,670 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Craigmont High's MySchoolScout rating?

Craigmont High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Craigmont High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Craigmont High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Craigmont High a charter school?

No, Craigmont High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Craigmont High a Title I school?

No, Craigmont High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
867
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.3%
4-Year Graduation
59.0%
Area population (ZIP 38128)
44,027
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
30.9
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 38128; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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