Excellent
#301 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 17% in state
Memphis Rise Academy
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1230 Covington, Memphis, TN 38122
- Math 56% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Memphis Rise Academy score 40% proficient, which is above 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 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Memphis Rise Academy 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$45,456
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38122; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,863 | Compare → |
| Craigmont HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Kingsbury HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #22 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
Memphis Rise Academy is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Memphis Rise Academy
Memphis Rise Academy is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 755 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memphis Rise Academy
What grades does Memphis Rise Academy serve?
Memphis Rise Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Memphis Rise Academy?
Memphis Rise Academy has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Rise Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Memphis Rise Academy rank in TN?
Memphis Rise Academy ranks #301 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Memphis Rise Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis Rise Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Memphis Rise Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Memphis Rise Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Memphis Rise Academy a charter school?
Yes, Memphis Rise Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Memphis Rise Academy a Title I school?
No, Memphis Rise Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 755
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (901) 379-5750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38122)
- 25,310
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 38122; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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