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#1571 of 1,786 schools in TN

Raleigh-egypt High

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

A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

3970 Voltaire Ave, Memphis, TN 38128

  • Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 14% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.9% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation8.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.6:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Raleigh-egypt High score 25% 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 Proficiency36%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
60%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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 Raleigh-egypt 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 21Somewhat 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
8.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Craigmont HighEnrollment path unverified3.79–122.6 mi867Compare →
Trezevant HighEnrollment path unverified4.49–123.1 mi549Compare →
Memphis Business Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–123.9 mi511Compare →
Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.0 mi2,863Compare →

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.

Memphis-shelby County Schools

Schools in district
222
Rank in district
#143 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

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

About Raleigh-egypt High

Raleigh-egypt High is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 733 students in grades 6th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raleigh-egypt High

What grades does Raleigh-egypt High serve?

Raleigh-egypt High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Raleigh-egypt High?

Raleigh-egypt High has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh-egypt High?

The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh-egypt High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raleigh-egypt High rank in TN?

Raleigh-egypt High ranks #1,571 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Raleigh-egypt High's MySchoolScout rating?

Raleigh-egypt High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Raleigh-egypt High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raleigh-egypt High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Raleigh-egypt High a charter school?

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

Is Raleigh-egypt High a Title I school?

No, Raleigh-egypt High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
733
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
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

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