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#909 of 1,786 schools in TN
Hollis F. Price Middle College
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
807 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
- Math 11% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hollis F. Price Middle College score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 29% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hollis F. Price Middle College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$30,825
Median home value
$59,000
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
45.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soulsville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| B. T. Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Medical District High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #66 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
Hollis F. Price Middle College is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hollis F. Price Middle College
Hollis F. Price Middle College is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hollis F. Price Middle College
What grades does Hollis F. Price Middle College serve?
Hollis F. Price Middle College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hollis F. Price Middle College?
Hollis F. Price Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollis F. Price Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollis F. Price Middle College is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hollis F. Price Middle College rank in TN?
Hollis F. Price Middle College ranks #909 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hollis F. Price Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Hollis F. Price Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hollis F. Price Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollis F. Price Middle College has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Hollis F. Price Middle College a charter school?
No, Hollis F. Price Middle College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hollis F. Price Middle College a Title I school?
No, Hollis F. Price Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (901) 435-1765
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 38126)
- 5,723
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 38126; 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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