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#834 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 47% in state
Medical District High School
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
737 Union AVE, Memphis, TN 38103
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medical District High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Medical District High School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,763
Median home value
$380,900
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. T. Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,300 | Compare → |
| Memphis Academy of Science Engineering Middle/highCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Memphis Recovery CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
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
- #60 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
Medical District High School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medical District High School
Medical District High School is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 111 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medical District High School
What grades does Medical District High School serve?
Medical District High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Medical District High School?
Medical District High School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medical District High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medical District High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medical District High School rank in TN?
Medical District High School ranks #834 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Medical District High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Medical District High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Medical District High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medical District High School has 33% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Medical District High School a charter school?
No, Medical District High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medical District High School a Title I school?
No, Medical District High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (901) 416-9698
- Area population (ZIP 38103)
- 14,025
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 38103; 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 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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